January 10, 2016 Holy Cross San Luis St. Ann Saturday/Sunday $3,155.25 $ 600.00 $ 25.00 Cemetery Fund $ 882.00 $ 118.17 -- The second collection for next week: Church in Latin America Saturday, Jan 16: Blessed Virgin Mary 5 PM Holy Cross –Pete Styra (D) Sunday, Jan 17: 2 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8 AM San Luis – Amelia Salinas (D) 9:30 AM Holy Cross–Deceased members-Holy Cross, San Luis, St. Ann Monday, Jan 18: Martin Luther King Day | NO MASS Tuesday, Jan 19: Julian Calendar Theophany (Epiphany)| NO MASS Wednesday, Jan 20: St. Fabian | NO MASS Thursday, Jan 21: St. Agnes | NO MASS Friday, Jan 22: - Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children | NO MASS Saturday, Jan 23: St. Vincent 5 PM Holy Cross –Bertha Moczygemba (D) Sunday, Jan 24: 3 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8 AM San Luis – Andreas Garza and Blake Orosco (D) 9:30 AM Holy Cross–Louis & Estella Garcia, Mary G. Napoleon (D) Please remember in your prayers the souls of all who passed away last week, Especially Andres Garza, Blake Orosco and Verda Clair Williams “Eternal rest grant unto them Lord & let perpetual light shine upon them” Also pray for physical and spiritual healing of: Fr. Dan Morales, Fr. Frank Lenz, Braden Brown, Mary Helen Villarreal, Robert Sierra, Henry Vargas, Robert Zaiontz, Melvin Sinast, Lottie Wojtasczyk, Melvin Gallegos, Maurice & Elaine Shenkir, Mary Helen Miller, Hedwig Jendry, Raul Salinas, Sr., Arturo Salinas, Elena Garcia, Lola Amador, Lambert Styra, Roger Pena, Richard Guzy, Robert Migura, Carolyn Buske, Susan Villarreal, Damien Fanelli, Janie Salinas, Theresa Stratmann Bowles, Gloria Sanford, A.J. Wolpman, Robert Muschalek, Courtney Soliz, Raul Garcia, E.J. Biemer, Henry Amador, Augustin Serrano, Ortencia Serrano, Kathy Banda, Angela Hahn, Irene Boerm, Billy Barrier, David Moczygemba, Michelle Binz Enterline, Linda Torres, Grady Glover, Mary Muniz, Carolyn Mueller, Irene Mungia, Mary Lou Vela, Anita Adams, Peter Waggoner, Emma Garcia, Duffy Duffield, Debbie Rios, Larry Mueller, Dustin Martin, Jessie Gutierrez, Emilia Cortez, Olivia Mikus, Anthony Corpus and Dr. Martha Respondek. Reminder: if you have listed someone on the Prayer List and they are doing better, please call the office to remove them from this list. Thank you Year of Mercy Schedule (More details/items will be added as they become available) Divine Mercy Chaplet Sun., Jan. 24, 10:30 AM Holy Cross - Holy Cross Office Staff Sat., Jan. 30, 4:30 PM Holy Cross - Sacramental Candidates March 3-4, 2016 - 24 Hours of Mercy, Sacrament of Penance available for 24 hours in designated churches throughout the Diocese April 3, 2016 – Divine Mercy Sunday May 13, 2016 - Invitation to join in the Consecration to Jesus through Mary on the 99th anniversary of the first apparition of Fatima November 10-12, 2016 - Healing of the Family Retreat - Holy Family Church, Victoria. Saturday, January 23 5:00 PM Holy Cross Lector: Confirmation Candidates Eucharistic Minister Cindy Dubose Altar Servers: Confirmation Candidates Sunday, January 24 8:00 AM San Luis Lector: Elvira Ybarra Eucharistic Minister: Rebecca Hinojosa Altar Servers: Jerry Alvarez Sunday, January 24 9:30 AM Holy Cross Lector: Sylvia Hernandez Eucharistic Ministers: Dicky and Susan Rodriguez, Lorene Migura Altar Servers: Emily and Katy Gwosdz IF YOU CANNOT SERVE, PLEASE FIND A REPLACEMENT WEEKLY COLLECTIONS FEATURED ADVERTISER PARISH CALENDAR PARISH PRAYER LIST NEXT WEEK ASSIGNMENTS JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS THIS WEEK Father Roger will be attending the Annual Priest Retreat this week, so all weekday masses and confessions have been cancelled. The local chapter, Gabriel Project of DeWitt County –Next Regular Mtg is Tues., Feb.16 at 6:00 pm at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Meyersville Catholic Daughters: 2016 Memorial Scholarship Applications are available at the parish office. Applications must be mailed by Jan 30 th . 2016 National Education Contest is open to students in grades 4-12, as well as adult CDA members. Themes: We are stewards of God’s creation, or How do we care for the environment? Entry Deadline is Feb. 3 rd , 2016. Call Cindy DuBose with questions at 361-649-2932. February 13 th , 2016 A special blessing will be done for married couples on Sat. Feb. 13th. If you are celebrating your 5 th , 10 th , 15 th , 20 th , 25 th , 30 th , 35 th , 36 th , 37 th , 38 th , 39 th , . . . ANNIVERSARY this year and would like to an anniversary certificate, please call the parish office. FINAL REMINDER: Annual Contribution Statements will be mailed soon. To ensure that you receive your tax receipt, please contact the office if your address changed since last year. Locally Owned Jeffery Massey, Funeral Director 779 North Riedel - P.O. Box 1046 Yorktown, Texas 78164 361-564-2900 – Fax 564-2904 www.masseyfh.com SPIRITUALITY WORKSHOP – Everyone is invited to attend a workshop titled “What is Spiritual Direction and Overnight Directed Retreats? At Amor Meus Spirituality Center on Sat., Jan. 30 th from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Sr. Digna Vela, IWBS is the presenter. Call 361-575- 7111 for more info or to register. Welcome to Disciples on the Journey Disciples on the Journey is a Lenten lectionary- based resource for faith sharing in small groups. This inspirational resource is used during the six weeks of Lent and will…. Help deepen one’s personal relationship with God Inspire and encourage participants to live as Jesus’ disciples in daily life Enliven faith by personal reflection on Scripture and sharing with others Enhance the ability to hear and be open to the Word of God proclaimed at Sunday liturgy Small groups meet as follows: Sunday afternoons at Jo Ann Griffin residence, beginning Feb. 7 Tuesdays at 2:00 pm at Jo Ann Jaeger residence, beginning Feb. 9 Thursdays at 7:00 pm at Lorene Migura residence, beginning Feb. 11 San Luis group, time and date to be announced To pick up a book, to join a group, or to form a new group, contact Jo Ann Jaeger at 564-3420 or the church office at 564-2893. Books are also available from the organists at all Masses. The Family and Teen Sections are available online at http://www.discipleson thejourney.org/ 9 th Annual Catholic Knowledge Bowl - 2016 It’s time to register for this event! Sun., Feb. 21, 1:30- 4:30 PM - Our Lady of Victory Gym. For Adult, teens, or family teams. Cost is $25 per team. For more info or to register call 361-573-0828 or go to www.victoriadiocese.org . VICTORIA GABRIEL PROJECT Volunteer/Donor Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, January 21 at St. Mary’s Activity Center from 6:30 pm! If you have volunteered, donated, or just want to learn about the Victoria Gabriel Project, contact Barbara before January 21 to RSVP. (361) 649-1612 Please pray for our Confirmation Students, for a spiritual retreat next Saturday, January 23 rd at El Shaddai Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of thy Faithful; and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created, and thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you. - Anonymous