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FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 31ST & FEBRUARY 1ST

PARISH STAFF/EMPLEADOS DE LA PARROQUIA

Rev. Ramiro Tarazona: Pastor [email protected]

Bill Hobby: Deacon [email protected]

Sherry Armstrong: Bus. Admin. [email protected]

Deborah Esquivel: D.R.E. [email protected]

Priscilla Ruiz: Youth Minister [email protected]

Tessy Dorantes: RCIA [email protected]

Debi Goode: Director of Liturgy [email protected]

Kathy Venzon: Bookkeeper [email protected]

Steve Urrutia: Maintenance [email protected]

Sue Tellez: Secretary [email protected]

MAILING ADDRESS: 905 Water St. Bastrop, TX 78602

Office Phone#: (512)321-3552 Fax #: (512)512-332-0404

Parish offices are located in the Religious Education Building.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS : Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday 10:00a.m.—7:00 p.m.

CHURCH RELATED EMERGENCIES:

Father Ramiro: (512)549-3709 Deacon Bill Hobby (512)626-6785

Father Ramiro is off on Mondays.

Weekend Masses:

Saturday: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

Domingo: 12:00 p.m. (Español)

Weekday - English Only

Monday: Communion Service

Tuesday – Friday: 7:30 a.m.

Youth Mass Schedule 2014-2015 (Everyone Welcomed)

March 1, 2015 April 12, 2015 May 3, 2015

SACRAMENTS/SACRAMENTOS

BAPTISMS: Please call the office (512)321-3552

MARRIAGE: Contact Rev. Ramiro or Deacon Bill Hobby

It is respectfully requested that a wedding date or a facility not

be booked until you have met with the priest or deacon.

RECONCILIATION: Saturdays 3:30-4:45 p.m.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: On request

BAUTISMO: Favor de contactar la oficina (512)321-3552

MATRIMONIO: Favor de contactar al Padre Ramiro o

diacono Se le pide respetuosamente que no establezca una fecha de boda

o reserve una instalación hasta que haiga hablado con el sacer-

dote o diácono

RECONCILIACIÓN: Sábados 3:30-4:45 p.m.

UNCIÓN A LOS ENFERMOS: Por petición

MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS

DIRECTORY Altar Servers: Nicole Herring - [email protected]

Altar Society: Dora Castañeda— [email protected] Baptism: Rita Dickman—[email protected]

Casitas: Virgil Almogabar—[email protected]

Choir: Raymond Tatum—[email protected]

Evangelization: Karen Shirk—[email protected]

Extraordinary Ministers: Karen Pinard—[email protected]

Finance Council Chair: Reid Sharp

Guadalupanas: Maria Silva—[email protected]

Hispanic Ministry: Robert & Aida Casillas (512)581-7336

Knights of Columbus: Chet Dombrowski—[email protected] KOCA: Janice Thaman—[email protected]

Lectors (English): Debi Goode—[email protected]

Lectors (Spanish): Oswaldo Toj—[email protected]

Men’s Fellowship: Mac McCracken [email protected]

Nursing Homes (weekdays) Maria Barbato [email protected]

Pastoral Council Chair: Tessy Dorantes

Prison Ministry: Karen Pinard—[email protected]

Sacristans: Generosa Lowden (512)321-3552

Sandwich Ministry: Mac McCracken—[email protected]

Spanish Choir: Aida Cisneros

Women’s Fellowship:Ginger Morris—[email protected]

Ushers: Jose Gonzalez—(512)321-3552

Pro Life: Charles Elliott—[email protected]

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION EVERY FRIDAY

8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

Holy Hour English 7:00 p.m. Hora Santa-Español 7:00 p.m.

Last Thursday of the Month Primer Jueves del Mes

Saturday: 6:00-6:30 p.m Sunday 9:00 – 9:55a.m.

11:00-11:55 a.m/1:00-1:30 p.m.

**Rise Up—T-Shirt Sale $12** Chocolate bars $1

sold in office**Homeless Mission Project:**https://

fundly.com/pave-the-way-home-rise-up-youth

**Hispanic Ministry Breakfast—Sunday Feb. 1st

after each Mass**

Thank you for your continued support!

PARISH HALL

Feb. 14

March 14

April 11

9:00 –11:00 a.m.

2015 Baptism Classes .

Feb. 21 March 14

April 11 May 16 June 13 July 11 August 8 September 12

October 10 November 14 December 12

Property Steering Committee Please use the email below for any questions and/or concerns:

[email protected]

RE-Salon#206

Feb. 21 & 28

10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.– 11:00 a.m.

Must register in parish office to attend.

Class 4:00-6:00 p.m.

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 31ST & FEBRUARY 1ST

Eddie Falcon Sr. Esmeralda Serna

Leroy Lott Travis Berdoll

Ann Pease Samuel Flores

Rosario Ramos Paul McGrath

Collin Camp Sandra Hernandez

Bertha Flores Patricia Barnes

Bernell Sample Julia Tucker Byron Appelt

Tomas Silva Mary Molinar Lydia Peña

Emily Kaminski Irma Vazquez Silvia Trujillo

Dennis Platt Frances Moore Kevin Moore

Sandra Lopez Gilliland Valentine Okura Nova Leigth

Samuel Flores Cynthia Allen Pete & Lupita Vigil

Elaine Weiss Sara Barkley David Barkley

Victoria, Chase & Christian Jory Nazaria Rodriguez Reyes

Joann McCoy Leticia Pugh Karen Pinard

Andrew Chandler Ramon Magaña Joe Alba

Prieto Family Virginia Buhumer For those serving in our Armed Forces and all in need of prayer

THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF LOVED ONES

Especially those recently called home to our Savior

Meetings and Gatherings

Sunday, February 1st

Hispanic Ministry Breakfast Fundraiser After Mass

8:30 a.m.: 2nd yr FC, Sacramental English

8:30 a.m.: RCIA- English

8:45 a.m.: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th , 5th & 6th

5:00 p.m.: Youth Mass

Monday, February 2nd

7:30 a.m.: Communion Service

10:30 a.m.: 4H Meeting—Parish Hall

6:30 p.m.: KOC Officer—RE #204

7:00 p.m.: KOCA—RE Meeting Room

7:00 p.m.: EPIC– Parish Hall

Tuesday, February 3rd

10:00 a.m.: EPIC– RE Meeting Room

6:30 p.m.: Property Steering-RE 206

6:30 p.m.: Pro Life—RE 101

7:00 p.m.: Women’s Fellowship – Room104

7:00 p.m.: Men’s Fellowship – Room 103

7:00 p.m.: Rey Jesus – RE Meeting Room

Wednesday, February 4th

10:30 a.m.: 50 Plus Bingo

4:30 p.m.: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th

6:30 p.m.: Sacramental Preparation - Spanish

6:30 p.m.: RCIA- Spanish

6:30 p.m.: 6th, 7th, & 8th Confirmation

6:30 p.m.: Confirmation Parent Mtg– Church

Thursday, February 5th

6:30 p.m. : Finance Council—RE 206

6:30 p.m.: KOC Council—Parish hall

7:00 p.m.: Hora Santa—Church

Friday, February 6th

7:00 p.m.: Grupo de Oración Carismática Mass

Saturday, February 7th

3:30 p.m.: Confessions

Saturday, January 31st

Heb 11:1-2, 8-19/Mk 4:35-41(322)

5:00 P.M. †Rosario Reyes

Sunday, February 1st

Dt 18:15-20/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28(71)

8:00 A.M. †Doug Pierce

10:00 A.M. †Joseph Phung

12:00 P.M. (Spanish) †Cresencio Diaz Contreras

5:00 P.M. For the Youth

Monday, February 2nd

Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40(524)

7:30 A.M. Communion Service

Tuesday, February 3rd

Heb 12:1-4/Mk 5:21-43(324)

7:30 A.M. †Clyde Vargas

Wednesday, February 4th

Heb 12:4-7,11-15/Mk 6:1-6(325)

7:30 A.M. †Tommy Galan

Thursday, February 5th

Heb 12:18-19, 21-24/Mk 6:7-13(326)

7:30 A.M. †Mary Krischke

Friday, February 6th

Heb 13:1-8/Mk 6:14-29(327)

7:30 A.M. †Betty Kucera

Saturday, February 7th

Heb 13:15-17, 201-21/Mk 6:30-34(328)

5:00 P.M. †Ricarda Cervantez

Sunday, February 8th

Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39(74)

8:00 A.M. David Owens

10:00 A.M. Rose Ann Welch

12:00 P.M. (Spanish) †Pedro Vega

Rosary prayer after each weekday Mass or Communion Service-

Intercession for priests and Divine Mercy.

This Week YTD

Regular Collection: $7,580.02 $32,454.72

Operating Expenses: $6,718.03 $24,844.89

Children’s Collection: $ 96.53 $ 636.63

Youth Mass: $ 0.00 $ 598.81

Building Fund: $205.50 $ 1,120.69

Thank you for your faithful Stewardship of our Parish

and for your generous donations. 2nd Collection: February 8th Catholic Higher Education

43rd Wedding Anniversary of

Alphonse & Maria Barbato

Congratulation! Order your altar flowers by contacting the parish

Ash Wednesday February 18, 2015

7:30 a.m. Mass 12:00 p.m. Ash Service Only

6:00 p.m. English Mass 7:30 p.m. Spanish

Via Crucis todos los Viernes– 6:00 p.m.

Station of the Cross every Friday—7:00 p.m.

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 31ST & FEBRUARY 1ST

IMPORTANT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DATES Feb. 4 Confirmation Parent Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at

least one parent must attend

Feb. 18 Ash Wednesday- NO RE classes

March 14 First Communion 1st Confessions 10:00 a.m.

March 16-22 Spring Break -No RE classes

April 1st & 5th Holy Week-No RE Classes

April 18th Confirmation Retreat -8:00a.m.-

8:00p.m., with optional lock in on Friday night, April

17th , all confirmation students must attend

April 23 First Communion Parent Meeting 6:30 p.m.

May 23 & 24 2015 First Communions

June 19 2015 Confirmation 6:30pm all students

must arrive by 6:00pm.

We are in need of a First Communion aide on Sunday morn-

ings, and substitute teachers on Wednesday evenings. Please

call Deborah Esquivel in the office if you are able to help in this

ministry.

DINAMICA MATRIMONIAL

Movimiento Conyugal Servidores de la Palabra

Ofrecele a tu pareja el major regalo del dia de San Valentin: Un fin

de semana juntos, fortaleciendo y renovando su alianza de amor

entre Dios. Febrero 14 y 15, 2015. Para mas informacion: (512)903-

7293 o (512)844-2340

EPIC Feb 2 & 3. Session 12. St. Joan of Arc. Spanish Inquisition.

Fall of Constantinople. Council of Constance. John Wyclif.

Please feel free to drop in at any time and enjoy food, fun, fel-

lowship and learning about our Catholic history.

ALTAR SOCIETY Funeral food and the process of preparing and serving it to the

family has gone on for as many years as the parish has been in

existence. We currently are needing members to sustain our

fundraising capabilities which provide for these services or that

would be willing to give their contact information to be called

on when there is a funeral or a request at our parish. You do not

have to be a member of the altar society to add your name to the

list. If interested please contact Lidia del Toro (512)825-2676 or

Dora Castañeda (512)308-0701

Virginia Dailey was elected as President of the Southern Coun-

cil of Catholic Women at their quarterly meeting last Sun-

day. Kay Condit was elected as Treasurer of the same Coun-

cil. Ascension parish is honored that these two ladies were

elected to represent our parish at the Council level. Virgin-

ia will also represent the Council as a member of the board of

The Austin Diocesan Council of Catholic Wom-

en. The Ascension Family Altar Society members are extreme-

ly proud to have these two ladies represent them in the future

regarding some of the changes effecting our family and parish

values.

PRO LIFE “Pope Francis has seen a deeper link between the poor and the

unborn. They are both among the first victims of a ‘throw-away

society,’ an attitude that sees people as disposable when they do

not serve the selfish interests of those with more power.

“El Papa Francisco ve una conexión más profunda entre los

pobres y los niños por nacer. Ambos se encuentran entre las

primeras víctimas de una ‘sociedad del descarte’, una actitud

que ve a las personas como descartables cuando no cumplen los

intereses egoístas de quienes tienen más poder”.

GOSPEL MEDITATION

Today’s Gospel tells us that Jesus taught in the synagogue “as one

having authority.” Can you recall a favorite catechism or religious

education teacher? Say a prayer for that person and the good things

they taught you.

El Evangelio de hoy nos dice que Jesús enseñó en la sinagoga "como

alguien con autoridad." ¿ Puede recordar a su catequista o maestro de

educación religiosa favorito? Ore por esa persona y las cosas buenas

que le enseñó.

RISE UP YOUTH

Young men and young ladies who are interested in learning more

about a day in the life of a priest or a sister, please contact the Youth

Minister - Priscilla Ruiz for Project Andrew or Project Miriam infor-

mation.

Jóvenes que están interesados en aprender más acerca de un día en la

vida de un sacerdote o una hermana religiosa , por favor póngase en

contacto con el Ministro de la Juventud - Priscilla Ruiz para el Proyec-

to o información del Proyecto de los Proyectos Andrew o Miriam.

February 14th & 21st - dates of the next Discernment Dinners (NO COST, TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED)

ALL PARENTS AND STUDENTS

Both confirmed and non-confirmed (9th thru 12th Grade)

SUNDAY, MARCH 15th

The Culture Project is Coming! www.ThriveTexas.org

This fabulous group of dynamic, spiritually and catechetically well-

formed speakers will deliver a chastity message to our PARENTS and

TEENS. The talks will include information on human dignity building

up to sexual integrity.

5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Thrive Team presentation to parents ONLY

(Church)

5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Youth fellowship and refreshments (parish hall)

6 to 7:00 p.m. - Thrive Team presentation to teens (church)

6 to 7 p.m. Parents fellowship and refreshments (parish hall)

7:30 to 8 p.m. Parents join youth in church for Q&A and closing

PARENTS - Please RSVP to Sue or Priscilla by phone or email.

Monthly Theme for families:

February 2015: Two Become One

We are not made to be alone. Human beings need and complete each

other. Friendship and community satisfy that longing with bonds of

common interest and love. Marriage is a uniquely intimate form of

friendship that calls a man and a woman to love each other in the man-

ner of God’s covenant. Marriage is a Sacrament. Married love is fruit-

ful and offered without reservation. This love is in the image of Jesus’s

faithfulness to the Church.

March

Febrero del 2015: Dos que pasan a ser uno

No fuimos creados para estar solos. Los seres humanos se necesitan y

se completan mutuamente. La Amistad y la comunidad satisfacen ese

anhelo con vínculos de amor y de intereses comunes. El matrimonio es

una forma de amistad particularmente íntima que llama a un hombre y

a una mujer a amarse de manera comparable a la alianza de Dios. El

matrimonio es un Sacramento. El amor del matrimonio es fructífero y

se ofrece sin reservas. Este amor existe a imagen de la fidelidad de

Jesús a la Iglesia. SCOUT SUNDAY

+ Scout Sunday is Sunday, February 8, 2015 +

Wear your uniforms for a special blessing after all the Masses

Feb 7th & 8th.

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 31ST & FEBRUARY 1ST

Eloisa Ontiveros Licenciada en Derecho

809 Nueces Austin, Texas 78701

Office: (512) 322-9866 Todo tipo de casos criminales, inmigración,

casos de divorcios y manutención, y lesiones personales, incluyendo accidentes automovi-

lísticos.

William M. “Willie” Piña BASTROP COUNTY COMMISSIONER

PRECINCT 1 804 PECAN STREET OFFICE: 512-581-4001 BASTROP, TX 78602 DIRECT: 512-332-7295 [email protected] www.co.bastrop.tx.us

Lisa D. Patterson Attorney At Law

489 Highway 71 West, Suite 202

Bastrop, Texas 78602 Telephone (512) 772-3605

Sammy Lerma III, MD Martha Pola-Strowd, NP

Family Medicine

Serving Texas Families for over 17 years Downtown Bastrop 1109 Church St.

(512) 321-3311 Accepting same day appointments for

children and adults Discount for those non-insured.

Medically supervised weight loss with personal care and attention

STATE FARM 815 HWY 71 WEST

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JAMES ALLEN, AGENT 512-581-3535

LADIES OF CHARITY Of Bastrop THRIFT STORE 1202 Pine St. 512-321-9819 Monday 9-12:30 Wednesday 9-5 Friday 9-12:30 Saturday 9-12:30 VOLUNTEERS/MEMBERS ARE NEEDED to work at the store, at nursing homes and with Meals on Wheels. DONATIONS ARE NEEDED of clothing, small furniture and other household items in good condition. Ladies of Charity of Bastrop help re-ferred clients with utilities, prescrip-tions, clothes and household goods. Referrals of Bastrop County residents accepted from all social services, churches, schools and doctors.

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