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The word of the day is butanding. It is a strange and curious word. It is a name, really. It is the kind of word that has a musicality to it that makes one want to say it over and over. For that reason, it was the most oft repeated word for me and my companions during my trip to the Philippines. I will get to it’s meaning shortly.
I was glad that we had finally come to a stop. The journey to the town of Oslob came a day after we returned to Cebu from Bohol Island. The two hour trip wasn’t too bad, but it wasn’t a walk in the park either.
Throughout the duration of the 60 mile trip, the lush green vegetation provided a good amount of shade and a respite from the commotion of the busy streets of Cebu City. Wet rice fields framed by the emerald foliage of palm trees, acacia trees, and banana trees passed in and out of view as we traveled southwest. Our SUV drifted left and right as we overtook slower cars, motorized tricycles, bicycles, and pedestrians. Just as quickly as we were able to reach 50 mph, we were brought to a crawl of 10 mph – dodging both vehicles and people. This is the normal way of life in the Philippines. Apart from a traffic light here and there, rules of the road are virtually non-existent. The car horn becomes your friend and the courage to pull out into the oncoming traffic of a major thoroughfare is crucial. Lanes are of little significance and stop signs are a rarity. It is not uncommon for people, motorcycles, tricycles, and more people to congregate alongside the streets and roadways. Individuals milling about, and the varying speeds of vehicles makes any journey long. This is true in most places in Southeast Asia.
Once we arrived at the spartan lodge outside of Oslob, we disembarked, placed our bags in our rooms, and found a sheltered area to lay out all the food that we had brought. There was rice, pork, chicken, bananas, and other typical filipino cuisine for us to eat. Once we had abated our hunger, we found seats overlooking the varying shades of clear blue water gently lapping up against the shore. A couple in our group immediately tested the water with a swim. In the fading twilight, we all surveyed the scene in front of us. Lush tropical islands emerged off shore, while the familiar wooden boats with out-riggings rocked patiently with the ocean swells. Not far off the shore awaited the butanding.
The butanding were ready for our arrival early the next morning. “Butanding” or “big fish” is the local name for whale sharks. This was the purpose of our trip. We had come to swim with these mammoth creatures. We wiped the sleep from our eyes at 5:30 a.m., and were ready to go by 6:00 a.m. After an initial orientation, we embarked on the small wooden boats and anchored just a few hundred yards offshore. The whale sharks were already feeding. I was the first to splash into the water. As I did, I realized my foot nudged something soft
Parish Office Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM
Schedule of ServicesMasses: First Friday: 5:30PM - Anointing of the Sick
First Saturday: 8:15AM Saturday: Vigil at 5:30PM.
Sunday: 8AM, 10AM, 12PM, 5:30PM (Youth Mass)(Babysitting at 10AM and 12 noon Sunday Masses - Ages 6mo-5yrs - in Parish Hall Nursery)
Weekdays: Monday through Friday 8:15AM,Wednesday & Friday 5:30PM
Holy Days: 8:15AM, 12PM & 5:30PM(Vigil 5:30PM)
Confessions: Saturdays - 4-5PM and 6:30-7:30PMMarriages: By appointment only and notice six months in advance.
Weddings take place on weekdays any time and on Saturdays no later than 2:00PM
Baptismal Instruction: Pre-register through the office.Anointing of the Sick: On request and at the 5:30PM Mass on First Fridays2
PastorFr. Paul Hesse
Parochial VicarFr. Joseph Nguyen
Permanent DeaconsSalvador (Sal) Alvarado
Manuel Marroquin
Parish Secretary/BookkeeperLisa Catchings
Parish Office AssistantWilma Toledo
Music MinisterMichael Conley / 991-0995
Music AccompanistCharles Branning
Youth Mass Band Leader
Mick Boudreau
Director of Religious EducationSr. Barbara Netek, IWBS / 993-9024
Director of Adult Faith Formation and Director of RCIA
Sr. Annette Wagner, IWBS / 993-0299
Director of Youth MinistryRobert Streight / 452-4513
Medication Assistance Program (MAP)
Dolores Saenz / 906-2529
School PrincipalBryan Krnavek
School SecretaryLeigh Anne Gibbon
MaintenanceErnie Peña, Jose Vasquez
HousekeepingYolanda Ruiz, Virginia Medrano
Bulletin/Website EditorLisa Catchings
Office phone: (361) 993-4053Office email: [email protected]
5620 Gollihar RoadCorpus Christi, TX 78412
parish website
www.spxcc.org
and bulky below the surface. I adjusted my snorkel and took a peek. What I saw was exhilarating. A massive, spotted fish was swimming by.
Whale sharks are the largest fish in the ocean. They are fish, because they are not mammals. They are sharks, because the orientation of their fins are the same as sharks. They are like whales because of their size and because they are filter feeders. These particular specimens were juveniles almost 30 feet long. Adults can get up to 40 long or more.
We reveled in taking underwater pictures of ourselves with the butanding in the background. Everyone was laughing and having a great time seeing these wonders of nature. After 45 minutes of viewing, we returned to shore, had breakfast, and returned to the big city. When we showed off our pictures to the relatives who did not join us, they all wondered why they weren’t invited. Three days later, we went back again. This time, everyone came. The butanding welcomed us as they had before! ( . . . to be continued.)
God bless,
Welcome New Parishioners!Please welcome our new parishioners
Robert and Judy Buchanan. We invite them to become an active part of our growing faith community!
Flowers on the AltarThe flowers at the altar this weekend
are in memory of Christopher Janosek by his family.
Acts of Charity Purple Bag Collection
The purple bag collection for the works of our Acts of Charity ministry is this weekend. Thank you for your kindness.
Men’s Club MeetingThe Men’s Club will meet this coming
Tuesday, August 20th, in CC#2. It starts with a meal at 6:30pm followed by the meeting at 7:00pm.
Altar Server TrainingWe will be having an altar server class
this Saturday, August 24th, at 11:00am in the Church for all new servers or for those who would like any extra instructions. All incoming 9th graders servers who will be moving to Master of Ceremony should also attend for further information.
Comings and GoingsThe Week at a GlanceSunday, August 18
2nd Collection: Purple BagMen’s Club sale of BBQ tickets8:00AM – Polka Mass – CH & PH8:30-10:00AM – RCIA – CC#210:00AM–Mass with Cub Scouts – CH & Cafeteria1:30PM – Baptisms - CH
Monday, August 196:00–7:00PM – Cub Scouts – Cafeteria7:00-8:00PM - Scouts - Cafeteria
Tuesday, August 206:00-8:00AM – Men’s Journey – CC#1&210:00AM – Journey – CC#212:00-3:00PM – MAP - CC#17:00-8:30PM – RCIA Team – CC#17:00PM – Men’s Club – CC#2
Wednesday, August 217:00-8:00AM – Joyful Pillars – CC#29:00AM – 12:00PM – MAP – CC#16:00PM – St. Pius X Feast Day Mass/Celebration- CH/PH
Thursday, August 229:00AM – Altar Society – CC#21:30PM – Bridge – CC#1&26:30PM – Parent Orientation/PTO - PH7:00PM – Adoration – CH
Friday, August 238:00PM – Chopin Concert - CH
Saturday, August 2411:00AM-1:00PM – Altar Server meeting – CHAll Day – Men’s Club BBQ preparation – PH/K6:30PM – Baptism - CH
Sunday, August 258:30-10:00AM – RCIA – CC#29:00AM – 2:00PM – BLOOD DRIVE11:00AM – 2:00PM – Men’s Club BBQ - PH
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Food Handler’s ClassThe St. Pius X Women’s Circle is sponsoring a food handler’s
class on Tuesday, September 3rd, at 7:00pm in the Youth building. The charge is $10.00 cash. There are a required number of people for the class to be held, so if you interested please contact Mary Saylor @ 994-5204.
Men’s Club
Barbeque DinnerThe St. Pius X Men’s Club
annual barbeque dinner will be Sunday, August 25th, from 11:00am – 2:00pm in the Parish Hall. Tickets are being sold after all masses this weekend and next, or you can get them from any Men’s Club member.
From the Parish Mailbox…
The church family of St. Pius X, I want to express my sincere appreciation for all of your prayers, calls, cards and concern for me after my accident. I can tell you that there was a guardian angel watching over me, and only by the Grace of God that my injuries were not more serious. I am now at home recovering more quickly than was expected, and despite some short term limitations, the future is bright for a full and speedy recovery. Please know that it is through your prayers and kindness that I gain strength and comfort. Allison and I are so very grateful. I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High. Psalm 9:1-2 Stephen Tagliabue
Altar and Rosary SocietyAll women of St. Pius X Parish are invited to join the Altar
and Rosary Society. Members share duties in caring for the sanctuary and sacristy and help supply the altar breads, wine and candles for worship during the months of January through June. They also participate in other parish activities throughout the year and help financially in parish projects. Their next meeting will be held this Thursday, August 22nd at 9:00 a.m. in CC#2. Coffee and fellowship will precede the meeting. Dues will be payable at this time. For additional information, contact Emily Dickinson at 446-2401.
Collection for the MilitaryDuring August, we will be collecting small toiletry items and
“fun” items like puzzle-type games, new greeting cards, etc. to be sent in CARE boxes to active military personnel in “war”
zones overseas. Boxes in the vestibule of the church are for your donations. If you have a friend or family member you would like to have a box sent to, please give their name and address (along with yours) to the church office. Please include the time that the person is expected to return to the States. Any monetary donations are welcome: make the check payable to “Coastal Bend Troop Support” and put in the offertory collection. Any questions, contact Sr. Barbara Bluntzer at the church office.
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EDGE & LIFE TEEN Major News
Registration
We will continue to hold registration for the 2013-2014 EDGE & LIFE TEEN year at the field next to St. Pius X School TODAY at 6:30 pm! We invite all parents and youth to come and register before the Kick-Off TONIGHT. Please register your youth!!
EDGE will resume Wednesday, August 21 from 6:30-8:00 pm!LIFE TEEN will resume TONIGHT!
Upcoming EDGE & LIFE TEEN Events
Sunday, August 18 – Fall Kick-Off for LIFE TEENWednesday, August 21 – Fall Kick-Off for EDGE (We will be
celebrating St. Pius X Feast Day)Sunday, August 25 – LIFE TEEN: PuzzlesWednesday, August 28 – EDGE: Crazy Kickball
Check out www.stpiusxcc.org for more information on summer events!
LIFE TEEN Fall Kick-Off
The Fall Kick-Off will take place at the park next to St. Pius X School. Please be sure and bring clothes that you don’t mind getting extremely dirty. No white shirts, shorts or pants are allowed at the kickoffs. Parents are invited to stay and participate with us in the Kick-Off, but please be sure to bring enough towels for everyone getting in the car because YOU WILL GET MESSY!
Please look online at www.stpiusxcc.org for more information. Join us on Facebook at St. Pius X Life Teen or check out the promo for the Fall Kick-Off on Youtube at www.youtube.com/spxccyouthministry
EDGE Fall Kick-Off
Although EDGE is supposed to begin on Wednesday, August 21, we will be inviting youth to instead join their families at Mass for the Feast Day of St. Pius X. Afterwards, families are invited to the basketball court to eat dinner, which is being provided by the Men’s Club.
We would like to invite the youth to help the Men’s Club by serving parishioners and helping them to find seats.
Therefore, we are asking ALL youth to meet at the A/C Unit outside the Youth Center (Wooden Fence) after Mass to get gloves.
The following week, Wednesday, August 28, will be the large and messy EDGE Kick-Off at 6:30 pm!
For more information, contact: Robert Streight (361) 452-4513 or [email protected]
Altar Servers
August 24-25
Sat. 5:30 p.m.MC Brittany McCarty
Dalton ZawickyKyle Pekar
Sun. 8:00 a.m.MC Javier Camacho,
Jr.Nicholas Lee
J.P. Lee
Sun. 10:00 a.m.MC Evan Rodriguez
Michael SpeedBrian Kostoch
Ellie Ostrom
Sun. 12:00 p.m.MC Joseph Tarin
Quarter MorrisonMatthew Lutz
Riel PosadaGrace Morrison
Sun. 5:30 p.m.MC Alex Rossi
Franceska AlvaradoMillicent Alvarado
Kelsey Thomas
LECTORS
21st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUG 24 SAT 5:30 P.M. Al HesseAUG 24 SAT 5:30 P.M. Dick PorembaAUG 25 SUN 8:00 A.M. Tracie JensenAUG 25 SUN 8:00 A.M. Norman ParisAUG 25 SUN 10:00 A.M. Jennifer Krnavek AUG 25 SUN 10:00 A.M. Ralph RodriquezAUG 25 SUN 12:00 NOON Arthur KalerAUG 25 SUN 12:00 NOON Isabel LopezAUG 25 SUN 5:30 P.M. Alma TamezAUG 25 SUN 5:30 P.M. Mike Winstead
Interested in Finding out more about the Catholic Faith?
Feel called to consider joining the Catholic Church? The process
for those interested in becoming members of the Catholic Church begins this Sunday, August 18. We meet from 9:00 to 9:45 AM in Room CC-2. For more information about future meetings, contact Sr. Annette Wagner at 993-0299 or [email protected].
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONSchool NewsBy Principal Bryan Krnavek
Safe Environment Coordinator TrainingThe Office for Child and Youth Protection is offering two
training opportunities for individuals interested in becoming a (new) Safe Environment Coordinator (SEC). Our SECs facilitate the Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment (CMSE) Core and Recertification class for those in our diocese who work or minister to our youth and vulnerable adults. The scheduled training dates and times are as follows:
Morning Session – Tuesday, September 10, 2013 (10am-Noon) – Chancery Office (620 Lipan, Corpus Christi) First floor Conference Room or
Evening Session – Wednesday, September 11, 2013 (5:30pm-7:30pm) - Chancery Office (620 Lipan, Corpus Christi) First floor Conference Room
Please contact Kristi Skrobarczyk by September 6, 2013 to register for the training class you would like to attend. I will need an accurate headcount for supplies. I can be reached at 361-693-6685 or via e-mail at [email protected]. There is no charge for this training.
Well, we made it through the first full week of school! We still had a few tears from some of our little ones, but overall it was a great start to the school year. Some of our teachers and staff reported being a bit tired, but that is to be expected until the routines settle down.
Our Fall PTO Fundraiser kicked off this past Monday. The students were given their packets and told all about the exciting prizes they can win for selling a certain amount of items. It was also revealed that if classes reach their quota for number of items sold, Father Paul and myself will have to kiss a pig. I think the hardest part is going to be catching the pig! The students are selling cookie dough, magazine subscriptions and seasonal gifts. If you are approached by one of our students, please consider buying a few items. Money raised will help with the purchase of computers for classrooms and our future computer lab.
Our first school mass of the year was held this past Thursday instead of the normal Wednesday due to the Feast of the Assumption, which is a holy day of obligation. Thank you to the students in Mrs. Stovall’s 6th grade class for serving as lectors/altar servers and Mrs. Van Maren’s 3rd grade class for serving as gift bearers. The students also began their daily morning prayer in the school prayer garden. During this time, students pray, recite the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge as well as sing patriotic songs. If you have never attended one of these Morning Prayer sessions, I totally recommend it. It is a great way to start the day!
Blue Jay of the Day, Student of the Week and Manner of the Month began on Monday as well. These three activities reward students for the good things they do and the appropriate manners they display throughout the school day.
We are in need of volunteers for various organizations and committees that help with our school. If you would like to help with the Halloween Carnival, Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students), the Atrium and/or Golf Tournament, please contact the school office at 992-1343 and we will put you in contact with the person in charge of that organization and/or committee. All that is required is a little time and energy.
I am very proud to announce that the school received two monetary donations this past week. The 2012-2013 Student Council donated $1000 to the Library and the Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas (K.J.Z.T.) donated $1000 for the purchase of computers. A big Thank You and God’s blessing to these two groups from the students and staff of St. Pius X Catholic School.
This weekly column is written to keep our parishioners updated on all the goings-on and activities of the best Catholic School in Corpus Christi!
Have a blessed week!
THIS WEEKEND!CCD REGISTRATION is going on
this weekend. You may pick up your registration packets in the back of the church. Registration is for Kinder through 8th grade and
for Confirmation I and Confirmation II classes. We are excited about the new Catechetical year and we have new
Catechists joining us in our efforts to bring the Good News of Jesus to the children and their parents.
Confirmation ClassesConfirmation I classes are held on Wednesday evenings
6:30-7:30pm and Confirmation II classes are held on Monday evenings at 5:00-6:00pm or 6:30-7:30pm. Registration for Confirmation classes is the same form as CCD classes. A copy of the Baptismal Certificate is required for registration. Confirmation I classes begin on September 4th and Confirmation II classes begin on September 9th.
Safe EnvironmentPlease check your Safe Environment blue card for the
expiration date. There are over 50 individuals whose card has EXPIRED! You have two months to take the recertification class before your name is taken off the volunteer list. You can check the website under the Ministries tab for the heading Safe Environment. Those with expired cards are listed. If you are no longer active as a volunteer in the parish, please call Sr. Barbara at 993-9024.
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Chopin Society ConcertConcert pianist, Amy Yang, will be playing a concert here at St.
Pius X Church this Friday, August 23rd, at 8:00 p.m.
Grief Support GroupAre you, or someone you know, widowed or divorced? Don’t go
it alone! Being widowed or divorced is painful and lonely. It takes someone who has been through your same circumstances to know what you are going through. Like the group that meets at 7:00pm every Monday for ten weeks starting September 9th. You can learn to cope with your grief by sharing your experience. Come join us by calling John at 813-5825 (email [email protected]) or Charlene at 887-7603 for more information. This group is sponsored by the Family Life Office of the Diocese of Corpus Christi
Help Fight for the Re-Christianization of our NationAll are invited to an informative and inspiring talk
about the Divine Mercy for America Campaign and a beautiful Holy Hour for Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty at Our Lady of Corpus Christi Chapel on Sunday, August 25th, 2:30–4:30pm, followed by Holy Mass at 5:00pm. Presented by Dave and Joan Maroney, leaders in spreading the Divine Mercy message across the country since 1999, and special guest singer Annie Karto. You can make a difference for yourself, your family, our country and the world. Free admission. Divine Mercy materials available. Call 361-289-9095 or visit www.DivineMercyForAmerica.org.
Deepen Your Life in Christ - PrayAll good things are a gift from God. God is calling you to
experience His love through the power of silence. All men and women in the parish are welcome to journey in faith together with others from the area and across the Diocese. There will be a “Day of Reflection and Prayer” this Saturday, August 24th, at Most Precious Blood, 3502 Saratoga Blvd. Mass will be at 8:00am and ends in Benediction at 2:30pm. There are registration forms and more information at the back of the church.
La Leche LeagueThe La Leche League of Corpus Christi offers free help with all
aspects of breastfeeding. If interested you can call their 24-hour helpline at 361-985-0705 or attend one of their upcoming meetings. The next one, “Breastfeeding Facts & Fallacies”, is on September 3rd, at 10:00am. All meetings are held in the Garden Room at Parkway Presbyterian Church located at 3707 Santa Fe.
Resuming in SeptemberLadies who come to the Friendship Circle on the 3rd
Wednesday of each month will begin their 2013-2014 gathering on September 18th. It will be good to see each other once again!
And children who attend Sunday Masses at the l0 and 12 noon times will again be invited to participate in the Children’s Liturgy of the Word during Mass beginning on September 15. We hope to see you then.
St. Pius X Cub ScoutsThe St. Pius X Cub Scouts are inviting all interested boys
in the 1st – 4th grade to join them this school year. The Cub Scout experience helps strengthen confidence, life skills, religious values and an appreciation for the outdoors and our community. Most of all, the Cub Scout experience is a lot of fun! If your child is interested, please join us at our Cub Scout Pack meeting this Monday, August 19th, 6pm, St. Pius X School Cafeteria or contact Leonard Rivera, Cub Master, at [email protected] or (361) 549-9349 for more information.
St. Pius X Women of Faith Do you find it easy to pray? Is prayer an integral part of
your day? Do you hear God’s voice in your daily life, and know how to respond accordingly? NEW 8 WEEK STUDY STARTING SOON! Oremus – Let Us Pray Oremus is a Catholic prayer study program that will teach you the essentials of a fruitful prayer life. Sessions are held on Fridays, beginning September 6, 2013, 9:00-11:00 a.m. in CC#2. For more information, please contact Sarah Morrison @ [email protected] or 361-816-8246.
Think GreenAnd THINK IRELAND! A week-long trip to the Emerald
Isle is being planned for early summer 2014! Now is your opportunity to experience the verdant countryside, the delicious food, and the vibrant music of this intriguing island. Mark your calendar and come to an information session on November 17th or call Sr.Barbara Bluntzer now at 945-3976.
Blood DriveOur next “Blood Drive” will be held next Sunday the 25th
of this month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All donors will receive donor store points and a Sonic coupon. The Blood Bank is having a 5K RUN/WALK on November 16 from 7 a.m. at the Heritage Park. Adults: $25 before Oct. 25, $30 after Oct. 25. Children 12 & under: $20 before Oct. 25, $25 after Oct. 25. Entry includes a race t-shirt. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information or to register, call (800)299-4943 or visit www.runforblood.com.
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Lost and FoundLost and found items can be retrieved on the back ledge in
the Church lobby. Items not claimed in a reasonable amount of time are disposed of or given away, etc.
Feeling a little empty? Spend time with Jesus!Do you feel as though you are running out of steam? Do
you feel distant from God? Do you enjoy your relationship with God? We would like to invite you to an hour of prayer in the church every Thursday evening from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Come spend some time in the presence of the Lord in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. You’re guaranteed to feel rejuvenated and more peaceful after passing time in the presence of Our Savior!
Invisible MonasteryWe NEED your help to build a culture of vocations! Our
diocese and Church is in great need of Priests and Religious. Please join our diocese’s Invisible Monastery to pray for an increase in vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. You can pledge to pray for vocations either daily or weekly through Mass, the Rosary, or a Holy Hour. Just go to www.ccpriest.org. Please help achieve our hope to have someone, somewhere in the Diocese of Corpus Christi praying for vocations twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
Are we still required to fast before Communion? The Code of Canon Law states: “One who is to receive the
Most Holy Eucharist is to abstain from any food or drink, with the exception only of water and medicine, for at least the period of one hour before Holy Communion” (Canon 919, par. 1). People who are in ill health or who would put themselves at physical risk if they abstain from food or drink should seek the advice of their physician about whether or not to fast before Communion.
Technically, chewing gum doesn’t break the fast but it isn’t necessarily appropriate during Mass. What do you do with the gum when it’s time for Communion? If you swallow it, you are violating the fast. (And you should never stick it under the pew!)
Fasting before receiving the Eucharist reminds us of the great difference between earthly food, which sustains only perishable life, and the food of the Eucharist, which is key for eternal life. By observing the fast we approach Communion with a physical and spiritual hunger.
Discover Portugal, Spain, & France!Fr. Paul is pleased to announce a 13-day pilgrimage
to the Shrines of Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, and Lourdes from March 16 - 28, 2014. The cost of the tour is $3,590.00 (All inclusive: includes air fare, hotels, 2 meals daily, ground transportation, airport taxes & surcharges, and tips) from Houston, TX. The itinerary includes the following destinations: Rudesheim and Mainz, Germany, Lisbon, Porto, Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Avila, Burgos, Loyola, Lourdes, Montserrat, & Barcelona. If interested, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Fr. Paul at 361-993-4053 or at [email protected].
Reconciliation breathed into life by ChristThe Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation was born
on Easter Sunday Night when Jesus came through the locked door, breathed on the Apostles and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit, whose sins you forgive are forgiven, those sins you retain are retained.” It began with the breath of Christ.
Baptism is a start. Baptism forgives all sins committed to that point. Sins committed after Baptism can be forgiven through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. When we sin, we harm ourselves, someone else, the Church (by diminishing the holiness of the Church), and the community. It’s necessary to face our sin, confess it, make amends for it, and avoid its repeat.
It’s not just for mortal sins. It’s imperative to seek forgiveness for mortal sins through this Sacrament but regular Confession is like having a spiritual check-up. Without it, our sense of sin starts to blur. And that is dangerous.
Contrition is more than regret. God cannot forgive sins without our contrition. Contrition looks toward the future. It helps us improve as disciples.
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Please Pray for our Sick & Shut-Ins:Mass Intentions Marcie Aguilar, Alicia & Luis Alvarado, Isabel Anorga,
Luisa Arevalo, Janelle Ballard, Ann Bednorz, Don Birt, Sgt. 1st Class William Boone, Lucy Boyd, Bill Brumback, Bob Buchanan, Bob Byrd, Stella & Michael Campos, Ashley Carroll, Jason Cox, Shirley Curry, Florinda De La Garza, Mark DeGaish, Sandy DeGregorio, Minga DeLosSantos, Samantha Didear Deste, Rhonda Dungan, Liz Elovitz, Yolanda Escobar, Anne Everson, Bobby Floyd, Jay Francis, Esperanza Garcia, Raymond Garcia, Jr., Terry Garza, Elida Gonzalez, Bobby Gough, Glenda Graham, Vickie Grainger, Maria Griffin, Charlotte & Tommy Groner, Jared Groner, Terry Groner, Suzy Guzman, Colleen Habeeb, Marie Habeeb, Rose Marie Hand, James Hartman, Corina Herndon, Chris Holland, Graham Hughes, Elizabeth Johnson, Julie Johnson, Mary Kelly, Dorothy Krause, Dora Lambert, Harold Lee, Arlene Leep, Ed Lewis, Dorothy Mathews, Michael McCloskey, Virginia Medrano, Robert Miller, Johhnye Lee Mokry, John Morgan, Dan Murray, Toufic Nicolas, Patricia Paris, Phil Perabo, Robert M. Pope, Ron Randolph, Raymond Richter, John & Irene Rosales, Rebecca Rosales, Marguerite Ross, Albert Rubio, David Russell, Luis Salazar, Tim Salch, Amber Saylor, Josephine Sheldon, Tina Shepherd, Msgr. Richard Shirley, Willie Mae Shirley, Judy Slaughter, Mary Pat Slavik, Maxine Sommers, Adrian Sosa, Renato Sovran, Stephen Tagliabue, Dora Tenpenny, Lydia Tey, Diane Thompson, Norbert & Rosalind Thonnard, Sara Trevino, Mary Vall, Idolina Vela, Luz Villarreal, Melva Walet, Bea Wilson, Sandra Woolery, Dolly Zihelli, Sarah Zuniga and all those who asked for and need our prayers.
Sat. 8/17 5:30PM † Grace Gonzalez by Martha Saenz Sun.8/18 8:00AM † Wayne Irvin, Anniversary by John, Debra & Brian Janos Living /Deceased members of KJZT 10:00AM † Iluminada Gunnar’s Anniversary by the Bayerlein family 12:00PM † Joel A. Guerra by Dolores Saenz 5:30PM For the Parishioners Mon. 8/19 8:15AM † Bob Shirley by Art & Mary Salinas † Patrick Sehy’s Anniversary by the Sehy familyTue. 8/20 8:15AM † Mary K. Whitmire’s Anniversary by Joanie Whitmire † Clarice Ditommasso’s Anniversary by familyWed. 8/21 8:15AM † Elvira R. Zamora’s Anniversary by Elva Laurel † J.R. Janos by Maria Revetta † John the Baptist Nguyen by family † Mary Brandesky by the Sykora family † Nancy Hendrick by Philip & Mary Pat Hall † Lydia & Guilibaldo Longoria III by Berta T. Guerrero For the St. Pius X students & Staff by Gerardo & Rosie Garza 6:00PM † Emilio G. Garza by Elva V. Garza † Elizabeth Ann Wetegrove by Roseanne Conger † Anna Cuccia Nicolas by the Feudo, Jonasen, Speed fam. † Patrick De Gregorio by Maria Lowel † Rodolfo Lopez by Robert Lopez † J. L. Gary by Laurel McEnnis & family † Dorothy Corcoran by Chuck Gross The Thise Family by Ardeth Weed † Charles Noack by Penny Pacheco † Bruce Balli by M/M Martin RinconThu. 8/22 8:15AM † Margarita Guerrero’s Annv. by Ramirez, Leal & Hinojosa familiesFri. 8/23 8:15AM † Ken Morgan, Sr., Anniversary by Ken & Liz Morgan 5:30PM † Cathryn Belhasen by Wilma ToledoSat. 8/24 5:30PM † Fern Kolda by Frank & Martha KoldaSun. 8/25 8:00AM † Millie Dulak by M/M Morgan 10:00AM For the Parishioners 12:00PM † Connie Moreno by Rogelio & Linda Perez † Juan De Los Santos by Minga De Los Santos 5:30PM † Michael Szepessy, Sr. by Diana Ramos 7:30PM † Fr. Nguyen Van Liep by family
Financial Report for week ending 8/11/2013
Operating Revenue:Sunday Collection ............. $21,056.12Other Income .........................$900.00Assumption Collection .............. $14.00Total Operating Revenue ..$21,970.12
Other Contributions:Acts of Charity ........................$160.00Janosek Scholarship ................ $25.00Catholic Charities .....................$13.00
Total Other Contributions ....... $198.00
Total Contributions ............$22,168.12
Loan balance on Youth Bldg as of August 12, 2013 $747,038.22
