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Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time — February 17, 2019
St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church PO Box 299 – 1523 Main Street, Danbury, TX 77534
Archdiocese of Galveston – Houston
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday: 4:00—5:00 pm Or by appointment call 979-922-1240
Devotions in the Church Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: First Friday 9:30 am — 9:30 pm
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotion: Saturdays, at 5:15 pm Rosary: Sunday, at 7:30 am and 10:00 am
Mass Schedule: Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm Sunday 8:00 am, 10:30 am
Weekday Masses: Mon, Wed: 6:00 pm Tues, Thurs: 9:00 am
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time: February 17
Gospel Summary Jesus taught his listeners that some values in God's Kingdom will be the opposite of what they are in our earthly society. Those with no power or material possessions, but who trust com-pletely in God will be first in the Kingdom of God. But people who value the luxuries of this world will be last in the Kingdom.
Reflection for Families Children trust their parents to take good care of them and give them direction. That's a lot of responsibility for a parent. Similarly, we all are challenged by these beatitudes to trust completely in God. When we trust and serve God, we know clearly from this reading that God will take care of us in the Kingdom.
Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family Read the Beatitudes carefully again as a family. Suggest ways that people might be "poor" that don't relate to economic class. What ways can people be hungry and still have enough food to eat? What kind of sorrow would we experience without God in our lives?
FORMED.ORG (Parish Code 8WHKMK) Movies, Videos, Talks, Studies All available at no cost to you.
God Bless Our Military! We pray for their safety & families! God Bless the USA! We pray for Peace throughout the world!
His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo Archbishop
Pastor Fr. Joseph Phiet-The-Nguyen (979)922-1253 (Residence) (713)501-3020 (Mobile) Email: [email protected]
Parish Administrator Deacon Gerald Peltier (979)922-1247 (Office) (979)922-1156 (Residence) Email: [email protected]
Office (979)922-1240 Fax (979)922-8643
Online Giving: www.osvonlinegiving.com/1880 [Our Sunday Visitor]
Secretary Imelda Jez (979)922-1240 [email protected]
Bookkeeper Jan Saman (979)922-1211 [email protected]
C.R.E. Monica Sebesta (979)922-1241 [email protected]
Youth Ministry
Altar Servers Deacon Gerald Peltier (979)922-1156
Bazaar Gwen Fief – Chairperson (979)922-1141 Gene Roberts — Co-Chairperson (979)849-4240
Funeral Dinner Ministry Bobbye Peltier (979)922-1197
Music Ministry Evelyn Boeker (979)549-5728 Meets every Sunday, 9:00 – 10:00 am in the Church
Legion of Mary Cecilia Bernshausen (979)922-8783 Meets on Tuesday Evening, 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the CCE Building.
Women of Worship Connie Peltier (512)365-3075 Meets 2nd Tuesday of Month, 7:00 pm in the St. Anthony Center.
Pastoral Council Charles LeCompte (979)248-5127 Next meeting will be announced. Meeting begin at 6:30 pm.
Finance Council Emil Prihoda, Chair (979)583-6771 Meets on the 1st Thursday, every Three Months.
Liturgy Committee Carol Peltier (979)248-1315
Cemetery Committee Anne Starr (979)922-8562
Pro Life Coordinator Peggy Keillor (281)217-4229
Disaster Committee Deacon Gerald Peltier (979)922-1247
Samaritan Ministry (Parish Office) (979)922-1240
Knights of Columbus Robert Fief, Grand Knight (979)922-1629 Albert Priselac, Deputy Grand Knight (281)733-7963 Meets every third Tuesday, 7:00 pm in the St Anthony Center.
Look for St Anthony’s on: www.saopdtx.org / Facebook
Mass Times for Travel: masstimes.org
Continuing Christian Education Classes: K to 5th grade: Wednesday, 4 to 5:30 pm 6th to 12th grade: Wednesday, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Sacrament of Baptism Contact either Father Joseph Nguyen or Deacon Gerald Peltier to make arrangements. Preparation classes are required.
Marriage Preparation Diocesan regulations require that pre-marital preparation must begin at least six months before the tentative marriage date. Contact Father Joseph Nguyen or Deacon Gerald Peltier to make arrangements.
Annulments Contact either Father Joseph Nguyen or Deacon Gerald Peltier.
Communion and Anointing of the Sick Anyone who is ill or who is homebound and would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick, please contact the parish office. Hospital and Nursing Home visits can also be arranged. If you know of someone in the Hospital or Nursing Home and would like Fr. Joseph to visit them, please contact the Parish Office at 979-922-1240.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) or Children (RCIC) Contact Laura Davenport (713)294-2915 or Deacon Gerald to make arrangements or for more information.
Prayer Group: Every Thursday a prayer group meets in the church at 7 pm to say the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet & read the latest message from
Medjugorje. All are invited!
Message from the desk of the Pastor
My dear people of God,
Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is in the Lord.
Faith in the power of the Resurrection gives way to a righteous and fruitful life eternal. Trusting in the Lord, and striving to live the beati-tudes on our everyday lives, yields much fruit.
In the first reading, trusting in the Lord brings a refreshing life of abundance. Saint Paul, in the second reading, says that Christ’s resurrection brings life to all who believe. In the Gospel, Jesus teaches the Beatitudes.
The Beatitudes are the heart of Jesus’s preaching. They tell us to love our enemies and love our neighbor. At the core of the sermon is Jesus’ teaching on love. This love is characterized by forgiveness and generosity. These are characteristic of the Christian life. They offer us hope in the midst of trials and tests. And they show us what is already ours by virtue of our salvation through Christ. They help us to see the fullness of our lives as God designs it. According to the catechism, “The Beatitudes respond to the natural desire for happiness. This desire is of divine origin: God has placed it in the human heart in order to draw man to the One who alone can fulfill it” (1718).
Are we blessed? Do we hope in the Lord? What do we hope for in life? St. Paul in the second reading preaches that the Christian can hope only in the resurrected Christ. The Christian centers his life around the death and resurrection of the Messiah.
In our own daily lives, if Christ truly lives in us, we live in him as members of his Body. His death and resurrection are our own, if they are our hope. Of course, most of us have no difficulty hoping for resurrection in our lives, but can we hope to share in his suffering as well? We may grow used to accepting suffering as a natural part of life, but can we prayerfully hope for it?
The only thing Jesus ever hoped for in life was to do the Will of his Father. And the Will of his Father was for him to die on the Cross.
May God bless you.
Sincerely yours in Christ, Fr. Joseph
Love yourself… enough to take actions required for your happiness… Enough to cut yourself loose from the drama-filled past… Enough to set a high standard for relationships… Enough to feed your mind and body in a
healthy manner… Enough to forgive yourself… Enough to move on… -Dr. Steve Maraboli
In this world today and all of societies' "standards," some people may find it difficult to love their self for who they are because they are focusing more on wishing they were a totally different person. A few people even compare themselves to another individual. Are we truly loving ourselves when we do that? No, we definitely aren't. Did you know that some people also edit their images to make them look like a totally different person?? Yep, you're wishing for something that can't be achieved. I ask that you take a minute and think about what it means to genuinely love yourself. There are so many ways to genuinely love your-self, but here are a few I found to help me: put on a flattering outfit that makes you feel confident, surround yourself with people who are positive, and take a break from social media. You should love yourself because God loves every inch of you. Please listen to “Beautiful” by MercyMe."You're beautiful. You're beautiful. In His eyes, you're beautiful. You were meant for so much more than all of this.” Kylie
If you want to read more of Kylie’s inspirational writings, please feel free to check
out her blog: https://inspirationalwritingsbykylieceline.com
Kylie’s Corner
NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH:
If you need a ride to Daily Mass:
Masses:
Monday / Wednesday @ 6pm evening mass
Tuesday / Thursday @ 9am morning mass
First Friday’s Mass @ 9am morning mass
Call Maureen and Florin Vrazel @ 979-215-4032. It would be their joy to pick you up to come and worship with your St. Anthony’s Family.
Church Cleaners Needed: We are in need of “TWO” Church Cleaners for the Month of February and “FOUR” Church Cleaners for the Month of November. If you can help out, either yourself or as a family, please notify Cecelia Bernshausen @ 922-8783. Months can be split with others. Please pray about this. Thank you to all who clean the House of God. You are a blessing. God bless.
“Thy will keep the Church grounds clean” - Command-ment # 11 or was that #12…..Mmmmmm!!!! Thank you to Sue Powell’s 5th grade CCE class for pick-ing up the sticks on the church grounds. Bill Lander was able to mow in front of the Church, CCE Building and the Office and not worry about taking time to pick up limbs before mowing. Thank you ALL for your Time and keeping the Church grounds looking nice. Awesome job!
Here is a picture of the
Winners of the Knights of Columbus Free Throw which took place
last Wednesday. Awesome group of boys.
[not all are present in this picture]
Thank you to the Knights for hosting this event as in
past years and all who participated.
Lector’s/Eucharistic Ministers/Altar Servers: The Lenten Sign-up Schedule is in the Sacristy. Please sign-up as to which mass or masses you will be attending. Ash Wednesday, March 6th, is coming up quickly. A new schedule will go out before then. God bless.
2019 Church Envelopes are in the Church Office if you didn’t receive yours yet for the year.
Get the Kids involved Parents…. Step up and volunteer your family time in the church in
needed directions!!!
St. Thomas Food Pantry Request: The volunteers at St. Thomas Food Pantry have requested donations of: Ready-to-eat foods [such as]
Soups [variety/canned]
Sloppy Joe [canned]
Beans [variety]
Hygiene items [such as]
Toothpaste / Soap, etc…
***Toilet Paper Remember...don’t throw those plastic store bags away.
Enhance your Lenten journey by attending the 2-night Silent Retreat at the Christian Renewal Center in Dick-inson; Friday – Sunday, March 22-24, 2019. Spiritual Director, Kim Brown, will lead you through guided medita-tions throughout the day. There will be Mass on Saturday and Sunday and confessions will also be available. Regular registration ends February 22nd. Please contact the retreat center office or go online to their web-site to register before this date to avoid the late registration fee.
Gulf Coast Catholic Men’s Conference: Why At-tend?......For your family, for your parish, & you! The 4th Annual Gulf Coast Catholic Men’s Conference Saturday – March 9th, 8 am to 3 pm at Sylvan Beach Pavilion at 1 Syl-van Beach Drive in La Porte, 77571. Cost is $40 for single tickets, $35 for father/son, brothers in Christ, and groups of 5 or more through March 4th. Cost includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch. Speakers this year are Mark Houck (The Kings Men), Deacon David
Michael Moses, Rex Moses, Tim Scott, and Joe McClane. For more details and to purchase tickets go to www.gc-cmc.org.
Pro-Life: Abraham Lincoln said: “To sin by silence when they should protest, makes cowards of men….No law can give me the right to do what is wrong.” Pray to end abortion and euthanasia.
Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose hope is the LORD. Trust the Lord to strengthen and enrich your marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are (March 22-24 or May 17-19). Contact Brian & Tina Little at 281-773-4014 for more information. Or go on-line to www.houstonme.org.
Barbara Rab Isabelle Reedy Betty Jo Ritz Ryan Runge Brittany Miles Sanchez Charles & Mildred Scott Christopher Shepherd Bill Siegel Debbie Smith Karen Summers Tillie Svoboda Paula Tenorio Will Thomson Benjamin Thompson Carol Unsicker Nancy Veselka Alyssa Villalobos Jeanette Vrazel Mildred Vrazel Kay Webb Eli Wendel * Mike Wheatly Fred Williamson * Gerald Wittman
For more Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Order!
[Please keep in your prayers:]
Sr. Evelyn Korenek, Sr. Anna Marie Vrazel, Fr. William Kelly, Fr. Joseph Nguyen, Msgr. Boli Zientek
* Peace of Our Nation & Prayers for the President & All Leaders For Our Young Adults Attending College!
* For all the Babies & Children in the Hospitals and for their parents!
* For All Mom’s To Be & Their Unborn Babies!
* For women considering Abortion, that their hearts be open to life!
* Our Men & Women in the Military!
* For Those Who Are Quick to Judge!
* For those in the Nursing Home, the Homebound , Orphanages and the Hospitalized and the Homeless!
* We pray for all The Poor Souls in Purgatory — —May their Souls rest in peace!
* God Bless the Farmer — Pray for their needs
* For those with Idle minds—the Devil’s Workshop
* For Flood Victims & All Disasters
Donnie Greenwood Judy Griffith Josie Gutierrez Dennis Gutowsky Mary Harris Charles Herbst Dillion Hill Landin Hoffman David Jackson Brook Jeter Libby Jez Mary & Clarence Kinnett Leonard Korenek Michael Korenek Teri Korenek Jennifer Kukuch & Babies * Cindy Larson Jamie Larson Mary F. LeCompte Brenda Lege Adan Lewis Cody Lewis Fiona Lewis
Elena Achille Robbie Allen Brittni Dale Athey Kyle Atkins Scotty Baker Jack Bevers Peyton Boaz Eleanor Boeker Mark Clifford Richard & Dolores Clinton Amy Cook Lula Corona Bernard Deckert Joyce Dixon Dean Dodge Lupe Estrada Jenina Fernandes Nita Fernandes Tennie Fief Ben Filipp Veronica Gardner Jacko Garrett Megan Garza Matthew Geissen
Thomas Lewis Tracy Linscombe Dean Lowry Dr. Dan Martin Henrietta McAdams & Family Guy McNeil Bea Mercado Toni Meyer Mia Moran Mitchell Mund Mary & Henry Novak Peggy Novak Bobby Olsovsky Johnny Olsovsky, Sr Johnny Olsovsky, Jr. Tommy Orr Scott Osborne Sandra Ott Robyn Peltier Tricia Wollam Perk Nancy Pieper Betty Ann Plander Trey Pucek
G K H Y H N I F E T A H D P A
R N T O O O S N L A W O E R N
O D I J P I S A S E G T S O C
U E A P E T T T T H S T R P E
N S F D E C R Y S I I H U H S
D E H C A E R P R U S O C E T
E R M V N R W H R E R F O T O
L T A G F R C F E E R T I S R
B L T N O U T H G U O R D E S
A H C O N S O L A T I O N G D
I O T D R E S O N O F M A N H
T S D I I R S B A R R E N I E
I Y F S O N O S A E S U R A A
P R A I S E D G R I E V E V R
S Y R G N U H T R A E S A L T
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Word Search: Ancestors, Barren, Christ, Consolation, Cursed, Desert, Drought, Earth, Faith, Firstfruits, Flesh, Grieve, Ground, Hate, Heart, Heat, Hope, Hungry, Joy, Lava, Pitiable, Preached, Prophets, Raised, Resurrection, Roots, Salt, Satisfied, Season, Sidon, Son of Man, Strength, Tree, Trusts, Tyre, Vain, Weeping, Woe
[19] Remaining letters spell out what?
Please remember the sick, their families, all who suffer in body and mind, in your daily prayers
The 12th Annual RED / WHITE & BLUE Festival will be held the weekend of March the 1st & 2nd at the Danbury Park. For more information please contact Sue @ 979-848-9293 or Nancy @ 979-480-4031.
BBQ LUNCH & AUCTION Community Center, Danbury
American Legion Post #501, Danbury
Sunday—February 24, 2019
11am to 2pm Auction Starts @ 12:30 pm
Proceeds Benefits American Legion Activities
Boys & Girls State DHS Project Graduation
Danbury Boy Scouts
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School is accept-ing applications for the following
positions: Part-time Extended Day Aides
Substitute Teachers Please email [email protected]
or call 979-265-3909 for more information.
Our Lady Queen of Peace 2019 Mardi Gras Gala; Benefitting Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School Friday, February 22 — 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm @ Lake
Jackson Civic Center Dinner * Live Music * Auction
Ticket $100 Per Person — To Reserve Tickets Call 979-265-3909 or Visit www.olqpschool.org
The Graduating Senior Supper hosted by WOW is set for March 24th this year. So that all the Seniors are invited, if you know of someone that goes to our church but lives in an-other town please contact the Church Office or one of the WOW Members.
CRC Gala—March 2. 2019 — 6 to 11pm. The annual Chris-tian Renewal Center's Gala is the largest fundraiser of the year for the CRC and it's a great par-ty to gather with others who love and support the CRC! Join Cardinal DiNardo and friends of the CRC for a great night of dinner, dancing, enter-tainment, silent auction as well as the live auction! We have some new plans for this year, so be sure to buy your tickets now at https://retreatcentercrc.org/gala
The Gala this year is being host-ed at St. Bernadette's. So be sure to invite all your friends!
Spam/Potted Meat/Vienna Sausages
Peanut Butter / Jelly
Storable proteins & Non-Perishable Items
February Church Cleaners:
Sharon Bulanek, Pat Korenek, Volunteers Needed
Thank you to all our Church Cleaners and Their Families.
DANBURY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS District: 59 Council 9817
Fellowship Sunday every 3rd Sunday of the month. KC’s will supply pastries & drinks @ 9:15 am
Fellowship Sunday, February 17, 2019
Next meeting Feb 19, 2019
Please Pray for Priests
Dear Lord, we pray that the Blessed Mother wrap her mantle around your priests and through her intercession strengthen them for their ministry. We pray that Mary will guide your priests to follow her own words, “Do whatever He tells you” (Jn 2:5) May your priest have the heart of St. Joseph, Mary’s most chaste spouse. May the Blessed Mother’s own pierced heart inspire them to embrace all who suffer at the foot of the cross. May your priest be holy, filled with the fire of your love seek-ing nothing but your greater glory and the salvation of souls. Amen.
St. John Vianney, pray for us.
Monday Gn 4:1-15, 25/Mk 8:11-13
Tuesday Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Mk 8:14-21 Wed Gn 8:6-13, 20-22/Mk 8:22-26
Thurs Gn 9:1-13/Mk 8:27-33
Friday 1 Pt 5:1-4/Mt 16:13-19
Saturday Heb 11:1-7/Mk 9:2-13 Sunday 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23/1 Cor 15:45-49/Lk 6:27-38
Scripture Readings For The Week:
Saint Michael the Archangel
St Michael the Archangel, de-
fend us in battle; be our defense
against the wickedness and
snares of the Devil. May God
rebuke him, we humbly pray and
do thou, O prince of the heaven-
ly host, by the power of God,
thrust into Hell Satan and all the
other evil spirits who prowl
about the world seeking the ruin
of souls. Amen.
Legion of Mary meets Tuesday Evenings, 6:00 pm, CCE Building, Rm 1. They are always looking for new members. If you want more information con-tact Cecilia Bernshausen, 979-922-8783.
Saturday, Feb 23rd —5:30 pm Lector: Pat Vrazel E.M.’s: Pat & Louis Vrazel Altar Server(s): Tony Caskey
Sunday, Feb 24th —Sunday — 8:00 am Lector: Cynthia Wendel E.M.’s: Cynthia Wendel, Randie Saman Altar Server(s): Leslie & Brian Vrazel
—Sunday -- 10:30 am Lector: Amber Skorupinski E.M.: Amber Skorupinski, Emil Prihoda Altar Server(s): Jacob & John Spillars
Mass Intentions:
Saturday, February 16th
5:30 pm † Red Bennett—Anniversary of Death
Sunday, February 17th 8:00 am The Parish Family of St. Anthony’s 10:30 am † Jerry Unsicker & Carol — Wedding Anniversary Blessing Remembrance
Monday, February 18th 6:00 pm † Deceased of the Tiller Family
Tuesday, February 19th 9:00 am President Donald Trump
Wednesday, February 20th 6:00 pm † Alton Prihoda
Thursday, February 21st 9:00 am † Donna Voss
Friday, February 22nd No Mass
Saturday, February 23rd
5:30 pm † Robert O’leary & Alice
Sunday, February 24th 8:00 am The Parish Family of St. Anthony’s 10:30 am Ana Mercado — Birthday Blessings
The Women of Worship Schedule:
The Ladies will meet on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 @ 7:00 pm in the SAC.
All ladies are encouraged and welcome to attend meetings and events on the Second
Tuesday of each Month. Invite a friend.
Taco Breakfast will be February 24, 2019
Unfailing Prayer to
St. Anthony
Feast Day: June 13th
O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and Charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request). O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms; and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.
For our nation and our
lawmakers:
That we may continually strive
for laws that lead our country
towards blessedness and
remind us of our necessary reliance on and trust in God;
We pray to the Lord:
First Friday Schedule: March 1, 2019 9:00 am Mass
Adoration [9:30 am to 9:30 pm]
Please sign up for adoration so someone can be there for each hour.
Collection Totals for: February 9th / 10th, 2019 Regular Weekend Offerings $4,515.11 Children’s Part $ 30.00 Additional On-Line Giving Donations $ 730.00
Those Special Dates to Remember:
February 16/17 Bazaar Meat Donation Collection 17 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 17 Knights of Columbus Fellowship Sunday after 8am mass 18 Bible Study, 6:40 pm, SAC 18 Presidents Day 19 Knights of Columbus Meeting, 7pm, SAC 19 Legion of Mary, 6pm to 7pm, CCE Building 20 CCE Classes — Afternoon, 4pm to 5:30 pm / Evening, 7pm to 8:30 pm 24 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 24 Taco Breakfast Sunday, Connie Peltier 24 Pastoral Council Meeting 26 Legion of Mary, 6pm to 7pm, CCE Building 27 CCE Classes — Afternoon, 4pm to 5:30 pm / Evening, 7pm to 8:30 pm March 1 First Friday Mass, 9:00 am / Adoration, 9:30 am to 9:30 pm 2/3 DSF Weekend
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Thank you for your generous donations. God bless! Online Giving: www.osvonlinegiving.com/1880
Ignite Update: Parish Goal — $199,875.00 Amount Pledged $199,875.00 % Pledged of Goal = 104.26 %
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2019 DSF Summary Report for St Anthony’s Church: Parish Goal: $24,880.00 Total Amount Paid: $ Total Amount Pledged: $
