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PASTOR: FR. BENJIE • DEACONS: LORENZO GARCIA & TONY AROCHA

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH

2621 BAGBY AVE. WACO, TEXAS 76711

CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST Sunday Masses: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil in English) 8:00 a.m. (Spanish) 10:00 a.m. (English) 12:00 p.m. (Spanish) 2:30 p.m. (Spanish)

Weekday Masses: Wednesday through Friday @ 12:00 p.m..

Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament on First Fridays @ 11:00 a.m.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE SUNDAY:7:00 AM to 2:00

PM Anytime before Mass, time permitting.

MONDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM TUESDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Anytime before or after the

Noon Mass THURSDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00

PM Anytime before or after the Noon Mass

FRIDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Anytime before or after the Noon Mass

SATURDAY:4:30 PM to 5:15 PM Confessional in church

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents & Godparents need to attend a pre-baptism instruction class. Call the parish office to register.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples are asked to call the parish office to receive information.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK If you are seriously ill, will have a major surgery, are old aged or in danger of death, call the priest. HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION In addition to Sunday, the days to be observed as holy days of obligation in the Latin Rite dioceses of the United States of America, in conformity with canon 1246, are as follows: Tuesday, January 1st, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Thursday, May 30th, Ascension Sunday Thursday, August 15, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday, November 1st, All Saints’ Day Monday, December 9th, Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday, December 25, Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas)

September 8, 2019 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time POST-SUMMER CHALLENGES With any luck, summer delights will continue a while past last weekend’s Labor Day: refreshing recreation (with maybe an occasional swim) or enjoyable relaxation on the deck (with tasty outdoor grilling). Truth is, for some of us, this year’s Labor Day came way too early. With many schools back in session for a while already, mealtimes and driving schedules needed readjustment to coordinate youth sports with adult commitments. Some religious education and parish programs resumed, too. No surprise, then, that this weekend’s scriptures sound a little like post-summer challenges. For instance, Wisdom reminds us that believers in God can never be content with “timid deliberations” and “unsure plans.” Paul challenges longtime friend and follower Philemon to “let the good you do be voluntary.” Jesus instructs “great crowds” traveling with him—including us—on three things necessary for all true disciples to accomplish. On this early autumn weekend, our scriptures describe disciples’ lifelong labors. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — You sent your holy spirit from on high and thus were the paths of those on earth made straight (Wisdom 9:13-18b). Psalm — In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge (Psalm 90). Second Reading — Paul asks Philemon to accept back his slave Onesimus as a brother (Philemon 9-10, 12-17). Gospel — Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its completion? (Luke 14:25-33). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Col 1:24 — 2:3; Ps 62:6-7, 9; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: Col 2:6-15; Ps 145:1b-2, 8-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: Col 3:1-11; Ps 145:2-3, 10-13ab; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Col 3:12-17; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 6:27-38 Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 Tm 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32 [1-10]

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time; Grandparents Day Monday: St. Peter Claver Wednesday: Patriot Day Thursday: The Most Holy Name of Mary Friday: St. John Chrysostom Saturday: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Eastern Catholic and Orthodox Christians share a love for the Byzantine liturgy because it is during the Eucharist that the Church is most true to its identity, expresses its integrity, and discovers its vocation. Eastern Catholic and Orthodox Christians celebrate essentially the identical liturgy, with only very slight variations. It is a fairly complex ritual weaving together three separate layers of prayers: a liturgy prayed in the sanctuary by priests, often hidden by a curtain or screen; a liturgy sung by the assembly and led by a deacon in front of a screen formed of painted icons; and a third layer of private prayer by the priest, who prays in support of the deacon and the faithful. It is an eyes-wide-open experience, gorgeous in visuals, and filled with the sound of God’s people singing prayer. The energy of the worship centers on the presence of Christ, largely through an awareness of heaven touching earth when the Church gathers to celebrate. In the late twentieth century, Latin Rite Catholics were encouraged to embrace a style of worship that was “full, conscious, and active,” a value that has never been lost in the East. The liturgy has great impact in its beauty, in its poetry and contemplation, and by the actions of bowing, signing with the cross, and chanting that are required of the assembly. Contact with the Eastern Church reveals some key values that have been obscured in our own Church and are slowly being recovered. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

THE VALUE OF EDUCATION What greater or better gift can we offer the republic than to teach and instruct our youth? —Cicero

CONTINUE TO CHANGE When you’re through changing, you’re through. —Anonymous

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 8, 2019 Fill us at daybreak with your kindness, that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days. — Psalm 90:14

8 de septiembre de 2019 Vigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario DESAFÍOS POSTERIORES AL VERANO Con algo de suerte, los placeres del verano continuarán aún después del fin de semana del Día del Trabajo: recreación estimulante (quizá con un chapuzón en la alberca) o relajación agradable en la terraza (con sabrosas parrilladas al aire libre). La verdad es que, para algunos de nosotros, este año el Día del Trabajo se adelantó demasiado. Con clases escolares que ya empezaron hace tiempo, los horarios para las comidas y el ir a dejar a los niños a la escuela necesitaron reajustarse para coordinar los deportes de los chicos con los compromisos de los adultos. Algunos programas de catequesis y actividades parroquiales ya también empezaron. No debe extrañarnos que las Escrituras de este fin de semana parezcan un poco como desafíos posteriores al verano. Por ejemplo, el libro de la Sabiduría nos recuerda que los creyentes en Dios nunca pueden contentarse con “tímidas deliberaciones” y “planes inseguros”. Pablo desafía a un seguidor de él y además amigo de toda la vida, Filemón, para “dejar que lo bueno sea voluntario”. Jesús enseña a grandes multitudes” que viajan con él, incluyéndonos, en tres cosas necesarias para que todos los verdaderos discípulos lo logren. En este anticipado fin de semana de otoño, nuestras Escrituras describen las labores de toda la vida de los discípulos. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — ¿Quién puede saber los caminos de Dios a menos que Dios le dé sabiduría y le envíe el Espíritu Santo de lo alto? (Sabiduría 9:13-18b) Salmo — Tú eres, Señor, nuestro refugio (Salmo 90 [89]). Segunda lectura — Pablo pide a Filemón que acepte a su esclavo, Onésimo, pero no como esclavo, sino como hermano (Filemón 9-10, 12-17).

Evangelio — Para ser discípulo de Jesús uno debe cargar con su cruz y renunciar a todas sus posesiones (Lucas 14:25-33). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario II © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Vigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario; Día de los Abuelos Lunes: San Pedro Claver Miércoles: Día de los Patriotas Jueves: El Santísimo Nombre de la Virgen María Viernes: San Juan Crisóstomo Sábado: La Exaltación de la Santa Cruz

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Col 1:24 — 2:3; Sal 62 (61):6-7, 9; Lc 6:6-11 Martes: Col 2:6-15; Sal 145 (144):1b-2, 8-11; Lc 6:12-19 Miércoles: Col 3:1-11; Sal 145 (144):2-3, 10-13ab; Lc 6:20-26 Jueves: Col 3:12-17; Sal 150 (149):1b-6; Lc 6:27-38 Viernes: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Sal 16 (15):1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Lc 6:39-42 Sábado: Nm 21:4b-9; Sal 78 (77):1bc-2, 34-38; Fil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Domingo: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 Tm 1:12-17; Lc 15:1-32 [1-10] TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE En 1976 un grupo de madres argentinas comenzó una vigilia silenciosa en frente de las oficinas gubernamentales en la Plaza de Mayo. Vestían de negro, con un pañuelo blanco en la cabeza y protestaban la desaparición de sus hijos. Poco a poco esta protesta de madres se fue expandiendo a El Salvador y otros países donde agentes del gobierno hacían desaparecer a los que obraban por la justicia y el bienestar del pueblo. En Latinoamérica la Virgen de los Dolores que viste de negro y llora la muerte de su hijo quien estaba en la

flor de la vida se ha transformado en la Madre de los Desaparecidos. Ella acompaña silenciosamente en la protesta de tanta latina que ha perdido hijos, maridos y hermanos a autoridades injustas o cobardes. La vigilia de las Madres de la Plaza de Mayo terminó en enero de 2006 cuando por fin se encontraron con un gobierno que busca a los desaparecidos con ellas. Lamentablemente en muchos lugares las madres de los desaparecidos todavía no pueden contar con las autoridades civiles. Con ellas María se une en protesta silenciosa. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. EL VALOR DE LA EDUCACIÓN ¿Qué mayor o mejor regalo podemos ofrecer a la república que enseñar e instruir a nuestros jóvenes? —Cicerón SIGUE CAMBIANDO Cuando terminas de cambiar, terminaste. —Anónimo UN LÍMITE Enseñar a un niño a pararse con sus dos pies no obliga a los padres a proporcionarle los zapatos para siempre. —Anónimo

Vigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 8 de septiembre de 2019 Por la mañana sácianos de tu misericordia, y toda nuestra vida será alegría y júbilo. — Salmo 90 (89):14

Saturday September 7th 5:30 pm † Joe G. Lopez † Kenneth Thornton by Odie, Michael and Fernanda § Fatima’s intention by Frances † Souls in Purgatory † Esperanza Feregrina Sunday September 8th 8:00 am † Kenneth Thornton by Odie, Michael and Fernanda † Esperanza Feregrina † Sergio Briseno 5th anniversary from parents 10:00 am † Francisco Jardon Rossano † Esperanza Feregrina 12:00 pm † Esperanza Feregrina 2:30 pm § for our parish (Pro Populi)

The Guadalupanos is preparing breakfast! Do not miss your opportunity to fellowship and enjoy a delicious Homestyle Mexican style breakfast. Come support all their efforts.

Fill those banks! In October, Respect Life Month, we will host this campaign to foster a greater respect for the sanc-tity of human life. Your donation will help pro life efforts in our parish and throughout the diocese. The Gabriel Pro-ject, Project Rachel, Sidewalk Ministry, Pro life help line and much more will receive funds from this campaign. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Paul Ancira at 254 299 7025. Please feel free to take a box and keep filling it.

St. Joseph in Marlin will hold their Fall Festival on Sun-day, September 8th. chicken fajitas, rice, beans, and des-serts for $10 per plate. Dine in or Drive thru from 11 am to 1 pm. Concessions, country store, games, bounce house, Texas A& M Mariachi band. Live auction at 2 pm and ending with a raffle. Support them.

We welcome Fr. Timothy O'Toole who comes in the name of Cross Catholic Outreach. Fr. Tim will share the missions of this charitable organization and will distribute information materials. Be generous as always.

Join us for a FREE Caregiver Conference Saturday, Sep-tember 21, 2019, 8:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. First Methodist Waco, Austin Avenue Campus 1300 Austin Avenue Wa-co, TX 76701 The caregiver conferences are created to support caregivers who are caring for loved ones of any age or illness, but specific resources are always provided for those caring for loved ones with memory loss; Alzhei-mer’s or other dementias and other challenges of aging.

Knights of Columbus World Day of Prayer For Peace

September 11th God of peace, bring your peace to our violent world: Peace in the hearts of all men and women And peace among the nations of the earth. Turn to your way of love Those whose hearts and minds Are consumed with hatred, And who justify killing in the name of religion. God of understanding, Overwhelmed by the magnitude of this tragedy, We seek your light and guidance As we confront such terrible events. Grant that those whose lives were spared May live so that the lives lost May not have been lost in vain. Comfort and console us, strengthen us in hope, And give us the wisdom and courage To work tirelessly for a world Where true peace and love reign Among nations and in the hearts of all. Pope Francis Prayer Service at Ground Zero September 25, 2015

Bible study on the gospel of Luke in Spanish will com-mence on September 18th through October 23. Classes are held every Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the activity center. Join us.

Be pro active in our parish life. We invite you to consider joining a group or to be a lector, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, or an altar server, or as an usher, a church cleaner and many more. Everyone young and young at heart can participate. Call the church office.

September 8, 2019

XXIII SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME XXIII DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

HOLY MASS INTENTIONS

WEEKLY FINANCIAL REPORT ———————————————————————————————————————————–———-———

Collection from Last Sunday $ 6.486.00 Breakfast by Encuentro Matrimonial $ 779.80

Thank You for your generosity!

Marriage Annulments: Father is here to help you in your marriage annulment. It is highly confidential and feel con-fident to visit with father with your marriage situation. Do not delay. This year is the opportune time to handle your case. Call Father at your earliest convenience.

TODAY’S BREAKFAST

BABY BANKS COMING SOON

BIBLE STUDY

CAREGIVER CONFERENCE

TIME, TREASURE OR TALENTS

ST. JOSEPH’S FALL FESTIVAL

SPECIAL PRAYER

WELCOME FR, TIMOTHY O’TOOLE

Sacred Heart is a parish family called to be a visible sign of Christ, formed by the Word of God, strengthened by the Eucharist and empowered to serve the needs of God’s people.

1) Buy and/or offer a car raffle ticket at $ 100 a piece. Installment payments are accepted and Credit card too. 2) Looking for auction items. Call the office if you want to donate. If you would like to donate an item contact Juan Olvera at 254- 633-0513 or bring item by office. 3) Weekly food sale are done. Buy some and invite friends to come over. 4) Let Charro Festival be a "homecoming". Invite your whole family and extended relatives to join us in this spe-cial day. 5) Music Concert by Jon Carlo on September 14th in the cafeteria. Seeking sponsors to defray cost.

Sunday September 15th @ 5 pm there will be an open audition for someone to sing the U.S. National Anthem and someone for the Mexican National Anthem for the Charro Day Festival, auditions to be held in the hall.

September 14, 2019 a concert to be held at the parish hall featuring Jon Carlo, he sung at this past World Youth Day, not sure on his music it will be playing outside with the candidates - tickets $25 pre sale $30 the door.

Consider Sacred Heart in your will. Leave a perpetual legacy to Sacred Heart Parish in your Will.

Please DO NOT PARK in NO PARKINGS ZONES around the church where the borders are painted in red. These areas are for emergency vehicles to get to a person in need of help. Begin-ning in September this notice will be en-forced and vehicles will be towed away at owners expense.

We will commence the semester on Thursday, September 12th. A free breakfast will be served at 6:00am. The presentation will begin at 6:15am then we will break up into small groups at 6:45am. We will end each session precisely at 7:15am. Each session will have Spanish and English tables.

CCE and RCIA have started. Parents are asked to register their children back to CCE program again. RCIA program for Adults also has started. Please do so at your earliest convenience in the office or after each Sunday Mass by the entrance area.

FREE CAR SEAT AND BOOSTER SEAT CHECK UP EVENT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 ST @

K OF C PARKING LOT FROM 9-11 AM.

Cosas para recordar en la misa: 1. Ayunar durante una hora antes de recibir la Sagrada

Comunión. Las excepciones son medicamentos, agua o, a menos que alguien esté enfermo y necesite comer antes.

2. Momentos de enseñanza para que los niños aprendan a sentarse, arrodillarse, pararse y escuchar correc-tamente. También es un momento oportuno para ense-ñar a abstenerse de bocadillos y bebidas. Las excep-ciones serían leche para bebés, agua para el sacerdote o coro y enfermos.

3. Concéntrate en Dios y el silencio. Mantenga menos movimiento para menos distracción.

4. La goma de mascar es irrespetuosa. 5. Cruzarse con agua bendita al entrar y salir de la igle-

sia. Este es un recordatorio de nuestro Bautismo, que nos hizo miembros de la Iglesia de Cristo.

Vístase modestamente. Vístase de una manera que atestigüe su fe.

7. Ven temprano y permanece lo más cerca posible del altar.

8. Los teléfonos celulares están en modo silencioso. Ver-ificación de mensajes, llamadas o mensajes de texto puede esperar.

9. 9. Los jóvenes deben ofrecer sus asientos a las emba-razadas, enfermas o de edad avanzada que estén de pie.

10. Cuando entremos y salgamos de la Iglesia, haga una genuflexión (doble la rodilla) hacia el Tabernáculo. Cristo está presente por nuestro bien. Al permitir que nuestra rodilla derecha golpee el piso, reconocemos que Él es nuestro Señor y Dios. Si alguien es física-mente incapaz de genuflexionar, entonces una rever-encia es suficiente. Durante la misa, si pasas frente al altar o tabernáculo, inclínate con reverencia.

11. Se les pide a los niños inquietos y al bebé que estén en la "sala del llanto".

12. Mantenga nuestros missalettes y himnarios alejados como juguetes para niños o fanáticos.

13. Ven a misa con tu ofrenda preparada. 14. Los boletines se leen antes o después de la misa. 15. Inclínate antes de recibir la Sagrada Comunión. 16. Solo aquellos que han hecho su Primera Comunión

deben hacer la línea de Comunión. 17. Responda a las respuestas de la Misa de manera sig-

nificativa. 18. Deje al final de la bendición final y el himno recesivo

que lo acompaña, si hay uno. 19. Ore después de la misa. Quédese unos minutos antes

de abandonar el banco. 20. Salir en silencio. Lo alentamos a visitar a otros como

parte de la comunión cristiana y es apropiado hacerlo fuera del santuario principal de la iglesia para respetar a los demás que desean quedarse y orar.

CHARRO FESTIVAL WORKS: ETIQUETA DE LA IGLESIA

AUDITIONS

CONCERT

GIVE THE GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING

NO PARKING

THAT MAN IS YOU

CCE & RCIA