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Joe S. Vasquez, Bishop Diocese of Austin

Pope Francis Rome, Italy

October 4, 2015

St. Ann Catholic Church P.O. Box 99

333 Thornberry Drive Somerville, Texas 77879

Office 979-596-1966 Fax 979-596-2857

Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church

P.O. Box 485 17370 Sweed Road

Washington, Texas 77880 Church & Office 936-878-2910

ST. ANN MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday 5:30p Sunday 9:00a

Weekdays Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 6:00p

Wednesday 9:00a

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday – 4:00p to 5:00p or by Appointment

Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament Friday – 7:00a to 5:30p

Deacon Don Sims [email protected] Finance Council Chair

Fran Thomas Pastoral Council Chair

Lynda Mendizabal Director of Religious Education Deacon Don Sims 979-596-1966

BLESSED VIRGIN MARY MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday 11:30a Weekday

Wednesday 5:00p

Sacrament of Reconciliation after Mass Deacon Limas Sweed, Sr

Finance Council Chair Limas Sweed, Sr

Pastoral Council Chair Mary McCorvey

Director of Religious Education Limas Sweed, Sr

Director of Youth Ministry Margaret Thomas

Business Manager Limas Sweed, Sr

Reverend Father Uche Evaristus Obikwelu Administrator

Email [email protected] Deacon Don Sims

Deacon Limas Sweed Sr.

Maggie Orozco, Office Administrator—Office Email [email protected]

Office Hours: 11:00a—4:00p Wednesday & Friday

Web Site Address: www.saintann-somerville.org

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in

Ordinary Time

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF AUSTIN

Visit us at: www.saintann-somerville.org

ST ANN PARISH LIFE...come and be with us with us.

Pastor’s Corner

Father Uche Obikwelu

Parish Administrator

Welcome to the Month of October!

The Month of OCTOBER is the Month of Mary, Our Blessed

Mother. Just as The Month of May is also the Month of Mary.

We shall be honoring Mary in a special way every day of this

month of October, 2015. Let us, therefore, pray the Rosary dai-

ly!

St. Pius V established this Feast in 1573. The purpose was to

thank God for the victory of Christians over the Turks at Lepan-

to—a victory attributed to the praying of the rosary. Clement XI

extended the feast to the universal Church in 1716.

The development of the rosary has a long history. First, a prac-

tice developed of praying 150 Our Fathers in imitation of the

150 Psalms. Then there was a parallel practice of praying 150

Hail Mary's. Soon a mystery of Jesus’ life was attached to each

Hail Mary. Though Mary’s giving the rosary to St. Dominic is

recognized as a legend, the development of this prayer form

owes much to the followers of St. Dominic. One of them, Alan

de la Roche, was known as “the apostle of the rosary.” He

founded the first Confraternity of the Rosary in the 15th centu-

ry. In the 16th century the rosary was developed to its present

form—with the 15 mysteries (joyful, sorrowful and glorious).

In 2002, Pope John Paul II added five Mysteries of Light to this

devotion. The purpose of the rosary is to help us meditate on the

great mysteries of our salvation. Pius XII called it a compendi-

um of the gospel. The main focus is on Jesus—his birth, life,

death and resurrection. The Our Fathers remind us that Jesus’

Father is the initiator of salvation. The Hail Mary's remind us to

join with Mary in contemplating these mysteries. They also

make us aware that Mary was and is intimately joined with her

Son in all the mysteries of his earthly and heavenly existence.

The Glory Be’s remind us that the purpose of all life is the glory

of the Trinity.

The rosary appeals to many. It is simple. The constant repetition

of words helps create an atmosphere in which to contemplate

the mysteries of God. We sense that Jesus and Mary are with us

in the joys and sorrows of life. We grow in hope that God will

bring us to share in the glory of Jesus and Mary forever.

Next Week’s Ministers

Sat—Oct. 10 5:30p

Sun—Oct. 11 9:00a

Extradordinary Ministers of the Holy

Communion

Cynthia Munoz Alice Perez

Sr. Rocio Lucy Hodges

Greeters/Ushers Debbie Zaharis Mary Moreno

Miguel Bonilla James Zapalac

Lectors Lynda Mendizabal Kimberly Camarillo

Altar Servers Richard Sifuentes Open

Finances—St. Ann

9/27/2015 Sunday Collection $ 1,006.00

Apostolate

Wed-Oct. 7 Wed.-Oct. 14

Collection Counting

Fran Thomas Tom Hodges

Lynda Mendizabal Tom Hodges

Classes are held every Wednesday

from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in the

Religious Education Building.

Reminder: Parish Garage Sale

November 7, 2015, 8a-2p

October 4 is Respect Life Sunday

Please remember Pro-Life apostolates such as the Gabriel Pro-

ject and Project Rachel. If you did not pick up a Baby Bank as

you exited the Church last Sunday, please do so today. Donate

any spare pocket change to your Baby Bank and help foster a

greater respect for the sanctity of life. Return your filled Baby

Bank the weekend of October 24-25.

“The Gospel of Life is at the heart of Jesus’ message. Everyone

has an obligation to serve life.” Pope John Paul II

Austin Diocese Priestly Fall Convocation 2015

Father Uche will be joining his brother priests for the annual

diocese fall convocation. Let us keep Father Uche and the

Priests in our prayers. Communion Services will be held from

October 6-8.

“The rosary, though clearly Marian in character, is at heart a

Christ-centered prayer. It has all the depth of the gospel mes-

sage in its entirety. It is an echo of the prayer of Mary, her per-

ennial Magnificat for the work of the redemptive Incarnation

which began in her virginal womb...It can be said that the ro-

sary is, in some sense, a prayer-commentary on the final chap-

ter of the Vatican II Constitution Lumen Gentium, a chapter

that discusses the wondrous presence of the Mother of God in

the mystery of Christ and the Church” (Pope John Paul II, ap-

ostolic letter The Rosary of the Virgin Mary).

CHURCH LIFE...one body-many members.

BLESSED VIRGIN MARY PARISH LIFE… consider yourself at home!

The following Blessed Virgin Mary Parishioners will

celebrate a birthday in October

Renee Sweed Delia Shelton

If your name is not on this list, please call the office and let us

know. (979-596-1966)

The sanctuary lamp is given for the honor and glory of God ……

Theresa Sweed

Amanda Walhoviak

Gladys Hines

Jim Turner

Larry Sweed

Ken Wernecke

Zayden Arnold

Melinda Scott

Carol Winkler

Pete Zedlitz

Maxine Sweed

Truman Sweed Sr.

Margaret Thomas

Mark Pollard

Natalie Lewis

Richard Lockett

Allen Labay

Marilyn Smith

David Jimenez

Annie L. Henderson

Johnnie Sweed Jr.

Michael Sees

Sally Sees

Jacqueline Mouton

Andy Manchack

Mario Munoz

Lucy Jimenez

Morris Burlin

Jean Hlavaty

Sr. Theresa

Finances — BVM

Happy Birthday

&

God Bless You!

For women and men united in sacramental marriage and those preparing for marriage, that constantly seeking God’s grace, they may embody Jesus’ sacrificial love and openness in their

relationship with each other….

Wed. Oct. 7 4:00p to 4:45p

Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament

John Brown

Kevin Davis

David Dominguez

Neil Frerick

Robin Frerick

Jason Grace

Jerry Gutierrez

Christina Marie Hahne

Paul Jimenez

Dane Kidd

Matthew Lee

Annalisa Lujan

John Maldonado

Jacob McDonald

Brandon Osburn

Tommy Polansky

Joseph Ramirez

Matthew Reynolds

Charlie Richardson

Ceasar Rodriguez

Michael R. Rodriguez

Stephen Ruth

Justo Suarez

Brandon Thomas

1LT Christopher M. Torres

Alan Turner

Jennifer Hlavaty

Jarrett Hlavaty

Please pray for the needs of our

par ishioners & fr iends

Praise to You,

Lord Jesus Christ

Mass Intentions: October 3 -11

Sat. Oct. 3 5:30p For the People

Sun. Oct. 4 9:00a Ralph Winkler

Tues. Oct. 6 6:00p Communion Service

Wed. Oct. 7 9:00a Communion Service

Thurs. Oct. 8 6:00p Communion Service

Fri. Oct. 9 6:00p Sue Williams

Sat. Oct. 10

5:30p

Carmen Negrete

Patricia Thomas

Sun. Oct. 11 9:00a For the People

MASS SCHEDULE

Wed. Oct. 7 6:00p Communion Service

Sun. Oct. 11 11:30a For the People

Altar Servers—Delvin Taylor Lector—Ocia Sweed

Ministers need to be at church at least 15 minutes before Mass.

9/27/2015 Sunday Collection $ 248.00

Pray for Vocations

Parish Festival

The St. Mary’s Parish Festival will be on Sunday, October

18th, at St. Mary in Caldwell. The festival will begin with

Mass at 10:00 am. Afterward, join St. Mary’s in the gym for a

live and silent auction, games for the kids. The Knights of

Columbus will be selling Turkey and Dressing plates and the

Our Lady of Guadalupe Society will be providing Carne

Guisada Plates; you can choose from either plate option for

$10 each. Proceeds for the St. Mary’s Parish Festival will ben-

efit the construction of the new gym for St. Mary.

RED-C Radio

RED-C Catholic Radio invites you to their 4th annual benefit

dinner, Viva il Papa! Come and join them for some delicious

Italian food and wine on Thursday, October 15th from 6:30-9

pm at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in College Station,

as they share the joy of Catholic Radio in the Brazos Valley!

Don’t just come hungry and thirsty for a delicious Italian Feast,

come excited for our Catholic Faith as we bring to you our in-

ternationally famous guest speaker, Steve Ray! Steve will give

his popular presentation on Peter: The Rock, Keys, and Chair.

Seating is limited, so log on now to their website at

www.redcradio.org for information and to register !

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Special Events at St. Ann

Oct. 14: Office closed

Oct. 20: Red C Interview 9 am with Fr. Uche

Oct 23-25: Aggie Awakening

Oct. 27: ECCW Meeting, 9:30 am,

SACCW to host

Nov. 1-7: National Vocation Awareness

Week

Nov. 5: KC Meeting 7pm, Family Center

Nov. 7: Parish Garage Sale

Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Day; Mass 9am

Nov. 27: No adoration; No mass

Nov. 29: 1st Sunday of Advent

Dec. 3: KC Meeting, 7pm, Family Center

Dec. 8: The Immaculate Conception of the

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