2009-2010 ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL...
Please reflect upon the importance of your charitable involvement and
prayerfully consider making a gift to the Appeal to help our parish and the
Archdiocese meet their goal and be able to fund the very important work
carried out by the many ministries supported by the Appeal. If you have
already made a pledge please do your best to fulfill your pledge. Thanks to
all those who have already contributed. Any funds that exceed our quota
will be returned to the Parish.
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED...for
all our sick parishioners, relatives and friends, especially for Alonzo
Manuel, DeLaGarza, Mr. Z., Richard Pfenninger, Janie Arredondo, Mary
Rodriguez, Lawrence Jones, Robert Guillen, Irene Rodriguez, Fred
Hildebrand, Nicholas Cardoza, Jessica Carrillo, Jesus Villarreal, Halina
Bazelak, Cindy Segovia, Juan Cabrera, Mary Rodriguez, Esequiel Padilla,
Bertha Gonzalez, Nathan Villarreal, Sofia Salamon, Tina Courchesne,
Marisol Martinez Susana Gomez, Betsy Sullivan, Celia Arias, Connie &
Landry Kollodziej, Ana Hernandez, Edward Langa, Maria Moreno, Tina Ryan,
Eva Lopez, Deodato Flores, Saturnina Campos, Mary Gonzales, Steve Cardenas,
Angie Olguin, Louis Moran, Carmen Pfenninger, Richard Pfenninger, Amanda
Cassidy, Fulgencia Gonzalez, Raul Ortiz, Alicia Ortiz, Eudelia Flores,
Bertha Mendoza, Mercedes B. Gonzales, Louis Pena, Elisa Cortez, Carmen
Garza, Harold, Peter Briseno, Fernanda Martinez, Romana Martinez, Janie
Castro, Elizabeth Strzelczak, Angela Romo, Carlos Flores, Connie Flores and
also for the souls of Petra Valadez and Paula Rangel. For all these we
pray to the Lord (If you would like to add someone to the Prayer list
please call the Rectory Office, 732-6295.
ST.
VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE...The
beginning of school is just around the corner. We are in need of school
supplies to distribute to children of our community. A box will be put in
the back of Church to accept your donations. We are in need of pens,
pencils, colors, color pencils, markers, paper, spiral notebooks, binders,
dividers, notebook paper and backpacks.
SPECIAL
THANKS ARE EXTENDED TO MR. & MRS. JOHN & GLADYS CORTEZ....for
coordinating the Summer BBQ Plate Sale. A total of $1,005.00 was raised for
the Parish General Fund. Thanks are also extended to all those who
purchased plates and made donations. Muchisimas Gracias.
OUR LADY OF SORROWS CYO...is
now registering for Soccer, Volleyball and Flag Football for children ages 4
thru 11. If you have a child who is interested in playing any of these
sports please call Douglas Galindo, 722-7174. Sponsors are also needed for
children who would like to play but can not pay the registration fee. Fee
is $80.00 per child. If you can make a donation please drop it in the
collection marked CYO. Thanks for your support of the children of our
parish.
WORLD
YOUTH DAY 2011 WILL BE HELD IN MADRID SPAIN...Getting Ready for World Youth
Day Madrid 2011-the Logo. The image of the logo for World Youth Day 2011
reflects youth of the world beneath the cross, united to form the crown of
Our Lady, patron of Madrid. The upcoming World Youth Day is scheduled for
Aug. 16-21, 2011. The image symbolizes “youth of the whole world united to
celebrate their faith together with the Pope, at the foot of the cross, and
they form the crown of Our Lady of Almudena, patron of Madrid.” The message
of the logo is “a catechesis, an opportunity for evangelization: The quick
and sure path to reach Christ is the Virgin Mary, Mother of God and of
mankind. In Mary’s faith, youth have the example and model for reaching
Christ and fulfilling the primary goal of World Youth Day: to bring their
message to the world.” The theme of WYD 2011 is: "Rooted and Built Up in
Jesus Christ, Firm in the Faith" (Colossians 2:7). For more information
please call the rectory office, 732.6295.
155TH PRAHA TEXAS PICNIC...at
the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Sunday, August 15,
2010. Everybody is invited to this historical place “Where old friends meet
and new friends are made.” For more information please visit
www.stmarys-praha.com
or call picnic Chairman, Charlie Bartos at 361.865.2167 or the Church
Office, 361.865.3560.
ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS...You
can gain new customers right here at church...Church members want to do
business with people they can trust—namely, their fellow parishioners.
Advertising in the bulletin helps parishioners who are business owners reach
a very loyal audience. Studies show that 68 percent of households surveyed,
when making a choice between two businesses, are inclined to choose the one
that advertised in the bulletin. Potential new customers are sitting right
next to you in church. Next Sunday, we ask that you bring your business
card to Mass and place in the offering basket. Please do not put your
business card in your offering envelope. A representative from our bulletin
printer will contact you regarding advertising in our weekly bulletin.
Thank you for your consideration
2010-2011 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION FOR PRE K THRU 12TH
GRADE....CCD
Classes will be held for grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th
Grade. All students in these grades should attend even if they have
received their First Communion and/or Confirmation. Registration will be
held during August in the Chavez Center from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m..
Registration fee for children is $20.00 for the first child registered and
$10.00 for each additional child in the family. All children must bring
their Baptism Certificate. Classes will begin on Sunday, September 12
with breakfast from 8:15 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. and classes will begin promptly
at 8:45 a.m. We ask that all students be on time for class. All
students and parents are reminded : in order to receive First Communion,
Confirmation or have a Quinceanera your child must attend classes for two
consecutive years. For more information please call the rectory office,
732-6295.