SAT. July 01, 2017 Saint Junipero Serra, Priest 8 a.m. INTENCION ESPECIAL 5 p.m. + Rosa Maria Garcia —Birthday (Miles Family) SUN. July 02, 2017- THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8 a.m. Lauro Benavides—Cumpleaños (Familia) + Alberto Molina Moore ( Papas y Hermanos) 10 a.m.+ Eduardo Salido (Ricardo & Cordelia Flores) 12 p.m. James Lacy—Birthday (Family) + Francisco Campero ( Family) + Alberto Cardenas (Cordelia & Ricardo Flores)

2 p.m. INTENCION ESPECIAL 4 p.m. + Juan Perez 4º Aniversario (Familia) 6 p.m. FOR ALL PARISHONERS MON. July 03, 2017 – Saint Thomas Apostle 7 a.m. + Alberto Long Jr. (Familia) 6 p.m. For all Living and Deceased Members of St. Patrick Men’s Club — (Salo & Joann Otero) TUE. July 04, 2017– Independence Day 7 a.m. In Thanksgiving- (Javier & Cristina Garza) 6 p.m. + Rafael & Dora Campos (Family)

WED. July 05, 2017—St. Anthony Zaccaria, St. Elizabeth of Portugal 7 a.m. + Nancy Ramos (Familia) 6 p.m. Kassandra Batista - Birthday (Family)

THU. July 06, 2017— Saint Maria Goretti 7 a.m. + Federico Martinez - 1er Aniversario (Familia) 6 p.m. + Rosa Campero (Family)

FRI. July 07, 2017— Weekday 7 a.m. FOR ALL PARISHONERS 6 p.m. + Jose Luis Garza—Birthday (Sara, John & Nic) 7 p.m. Quinceañera - Lee Ann Orta SAT. July 08, 2017– Weekday 8 a.m. FOR ALL PARISHONERS 5 p.m. + Jorge Alberto Salinas (Family) 7 p.m. Quinceañera— Mariana Ortiz

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 02, 2017

“ You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy

nation; announce the praises of him who called you out

of the darkness into his wonderful light.”

MT 10: 37-42

On July 3, the Church celebrates the feast day of St. Thomas the Apostle. Best known for his initial

unwillingness to believe the other apostles in their claim that Jesus had risen from the dead, St. Thomas can teach

the faithful about believing without seeing. As an apostle, Thomas was dedicated to following the Lord. Upon

hearing that Jesus was returning to Judea, an area that would pose dangers due to the growing animosity of the

authorities there, he immediately said to the other apostles, "Let us also go, that we may die with him.” (Jn 11: 16).

Yet despite this determination, Thomas proved not only too weak to stand beside Jesus as he faced his crucifixion, but

also doubted the Lord’s Resurrection when he was told about it by the other apostles. Denying their story, he told them, "Unless I see in his hands the print of the nails, and

place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in his side, I will not believe" (Jn 20: 25).A week later,

Christ appeared and said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my

side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe." When Thomas did so he exclaimed, "My Lord and my God!"

In his general audience on September 27, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of St. Thomas, explaining that we can learn from his doubts, which show us "that Jesus can now

be recognized by his wounds rather than by his face." "The Apostle Thomas’ case is important to us for at least three reasons," said the Pope. "First, because it comforts us in

our insecurity; second, because it shows us that every doubt can lead to an outcome brighter than any uncertainty; and,

lastly, because the words that Jesus addressed to him remind us of the true meaning of mature faith and

encourage us to persevere, despite the difficulty, along our journey of adhesion to him." After Pentecost, St. Thomas is traditionally believed to have preached the Good News to the Persians and Medes, until he reached India, where he evangelized and was eventually martyred in 72 A.D. St.

Thomas’ feast day is July 3, and he is the patron of architects and builders.

JULY 2, 2017 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

"Whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." When Jesus says paradoxical things like this, we can still trust him. Even when he makes claims that, at first glance, seem impossible, we know that he's not talking gibberish. Why? Because

Jesus lived the ultimate paradox: he brought life out of death. His resurrection proves for us that

things are not always as they appear. The Crucifixion, which looked like the end of Jesus'

influence, was actually a tremendous new beginning.

So when Jesus promises that we will find life through a kind of death, we shouldn't question

his claim. Of course in today's Gospel, Jesus isn't necessarily talking about physical death,

although the "red" martyrs who suffer for him do in fact find their reward in eternal life. "White"

martyrdom, on the other hand, is a kind of death to self that doesn't involve bloodshed. It means putting love and generous service ahead of our

own self-gratification. It means doing these things for the sake of Christ. When he tells us to love our neighbors as ourselves, this is what he's

talking about. So, how can we be white martyrs today? How can

we sacrifice our desire for perfect comfort, or entertainment on demand, or status or pleasure or sleep or whatever else for the sake of serving another person? In our families, in our schools

and workplaces, in our parishes, in our neighborhoods and our communities, there are myriad opportunities to "lose our lives" for the sake of Christ. But don't forget, in dying to our-selves, we will find our lives in a new way! The fulfillment Christ offers us in return, both now and in eternity, will be far better than anything

we try to cling to on our own.

2 DE JULIO DE 2017 13er Domingo del Tiempo

Ordinario

El 19 de junio de 2016, antes del rezo del Ángelus el Papa Francisco invitó a sus

oyentes a reflexionar en la siguiente pregunta, "¿Quién es Jesús para cada uno de nosotros?" Refiriéndose a la oportunidad de reflexionar en el cómo cargamos la cruz de cada día en

nuestra vida dijo: "'Si alguno quiere venir en pos de mí, que niéguese a sí mismo, tome su cruz cada día y sígame'. No se trata de una cruz ornamental, o de una cruz ideológica, sino que es la cruz del propio deber, la cruz

del sacrificarse por los demás con amor -por los padres, los hijos, la familia, los amigos,

también por los enemigos-, la cruz de la disponibilidad para ser solidarios con los

pobres, para comprometerse por la justicia y la paz".

Además, agregó el papa, "Asumiendo esta actitud, estas cruces, siempre se pierde algo.

No debemos olvidar jamás que 'quien perderá la propia vida [por Cristo], la salvará'. Es un

perder para ganar. Y recordamos a todos nuestros hermanos que aún hoy ponen en

práctica estas palabras de Jesús, ofreciendo su tiempo, su trabajo, su propia fatiga y hasta su vida para no renegar de su fe en Cristo". La reflexión del Papa Francisco está basada en el

Evangelio de este domingo (Mt 10, 37-42). ¿Qué pensamos sobre estas palabras del

papa? ¿Cómo las podemos aplicar a nuestra vida? ¿Cuáles son las cruces de este 2017?

San Pablo también lo explica así: "Si hemos muerto con Cristo, estamos seguros de que

también viviremos con él" (Rom 6, 8). Men-saje: ¡La cruz es vida! ¿Lo crees así?

The Sanctuary Lamp Is burning this week

in memory of: Dora G. & Rafael Campos

There will be an important meeting for

all Ministry Leaders on Wednesday,

July 5th at 6:30 p.m. after Mass in

Room #1.Please make plans to attend.

Thank you, Lily Salinas

Annual Raffle Tickets will be issued out

beginning Saturday July 1st, and Sunday July

2nd before & after every Mass. Tickets will

also be available on Monday July 3rd thru

July 17th at the Parish Office from

8a.m.– 6p.m.

Blessings, Father Wojciech

June 24th & 25th, 2017

Total Sunday’s Offering $22,515.62

Our Parish office will be closed on Tuesday 4th of July, in observance of Independence

Day

1st - 5th Grade C.C.D.

Registrations

Must be registered parishioners (bring a donation envelope or the number)

Copy of Baptismal certificate for all children in 1st year preparation (no exceptions)

Children returning for 2nd year preparation need to register as soon as possible in order to hold your place. (No copy of Baptism certificate required if student was here last year)

Registrations will begin in the C.C.D. office, Sunday, July 23rd from 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.

Registration will also be held July 24–26, Monday thru Wednesday 6:00p.m.– 8:00 p.m.

Please bring all documentation. Thank you !

Confirmation Registration for 1st & 2nd Year Students

Must be registered Parishioners (Bring your donation envelope or the number)

Copy of Baptismal & First Holy Communion Certificates for all incoming 1st Year preparation students.

Youth returning for 2nd year preparation need to register as soon as possible in order to hold your place. (No copy of Baptism nor First Holy Communion Certificates required if student was here last year)

Registrations will be held Monday thru Wednesday ONLY beginning on Monday, July 10 thru Wednesday July 26 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Please see Mrs. Herrera in the Confirmation Office.

Registration fee is $75.00 for 1 student and $10.00 additional for each Sibling. Thank You!

Tips to have a reverent attitude at Mass

Eucharistic Fast– Catholic Cannon Law requires a one –hour fast

before receiving Holy Communion, except for water and medicines.

Help us pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ-

Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the sick, we turn to You in this time of

illness. O’ dearest comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with Your gentle love, and grant us the grace and

strength to accept this burden. Dear God,we place our worries in Your hands. We place our sick under Your care and humbly ask that You restore your servant to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to

acknowledge Your holy will and know that whatsoever You do, You do for the love of us.

Adolfo De Luna Richard Camacho Rene San Miguel Aurora González Michael ‘Mikey’ Leija Jr. Refugio ‘Cuco' Escobedo Jesse Rodríguez

Francisco Velasquez Alex de la Garza Frances Rizo Rosa Vidaurri Dora L. Singer Adolph Puig