St. Mary’s Mission 4843 Cynthia St. ~ Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Mailing Address (3901 Violet Rd., Corpus Christi, TX 78410) 361-241-3249 September 29, 2013 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SEEK VIRTUE In today's first reading, Amos condemns a self-absorbed people and their morally corrupt behavior and attitudes, which he warns will bring devastation. In the Gospel, the wealthy man is not given a name; he is simply the epito- me of greed and irresponsibility. His lack of car- ing has created a gulf between him and the beg- gar Lazarus that not even Abraham can bridge. In his letter to Timothy, a young bishop in the small Resurrection community of Ephesus, Paul exhorts this leader to seek virtues such as integrity, faith, and steadfastness with great gentleness. Paul also asks Timothy to keep in mind the future life with God who "dwells in un- approachable light." This is the blessedness of First Reading: Woe to the complacent, stretched all those who, like Lazarus, were once poor but comfortably on their couches! (Amos 6:1a,4-7) who are now rich. Second Reading: Pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience and gentleness (1 Timothy 6:11-16). Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. Mass Schedule Sunday 9:30 AM Living God’s Word Mission Staff Jesus became poor so that we might Sister Susana Renteria, PCI be rich in the grace and wisdom of the Lord. We can pray and meditate

PASTOR: Msgr. Michael Heras on the responsorial psalm for this PRIESTS: Msgr. Seamus McGowan week: “Blessed is he who keeps faith Fr. Patrick Higgins forever, secures justice for the op- Fr. Joseph Olikkara pressed, gives food to the hungry. DEACONS: Allen Cicora Eluterio Farias The Lord sets captives free” Richard Lewinski (Psalm 146:7).

Page Two MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK September 30—Oct. 6

Monday 8:00 am †Pat Hull - Jo Ella Menn Tuesday 8:00 am †Edith Brandesky - Ann Najvar Wednesday 6:30 pm †Johnnie & Irene Jedlicka - Charles & Thursday Helen Orsak 8:00 am †Henry Lozano, III - Lucia Lozano Friday 8:00 am †Guadalupe Ramirez - Jo Ella Menn Saturday 6:00 pm †Mira S. Flores - Raymond & Family COLLECTIVE MASSES Sunday 8:00 am Living & Deceased Members of K.C. #7290 9:30 am †Rev. Henry Rachunek - Janicec Pustejovsky 10:00 am †Jesse & Nora Rodriguez - Gerald & Nancy Mooney 12:00 am †Randy Gorbet, Jr. †Priscilla Cisneros - children & Family †Jennifer Aguirre - Edward & Family †Kathy Cicora - Parish Staff †Sylvia Ann Trevino - Cynthia Chavez In Honor of St. Martin de Pores - Agustina Trevino 6:00 pm People of the Parish

READINGS FOR THE WEEK t. Michael, the Archangel - Feast day - Sep- Monday: Ezr 1:1-6; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 8:16-18 tember 29th The name Michael signifies Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Ps 122:1-5; "Who is like to God?" and was the war cry Lk 8:19-21 S of the good angels in the battle fought Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9; Tb:13:2, 3-4abefghn, 7-8; in heaven against Satan and his followers. Holy Lk 9:1-6 Scripture describes St. Michael as "one of the chief Thursday: Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 9:7-9 princes," and leader of the forces of heaven in their Friday: Hg 2:1-9; Ps 43:1-4; Lk 9:18-22 triumph over the powers of hell. He has been espe- Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; cially honored and invoked as patron and protector Lk 9:43b-45 by the Church from the time of the Apostles. Sunday: Am 6:1a, 4-7; Ps 146:7-10; 1 Tm 6:11-16; Although he is always called "the Archangel," the Lk 16:19-31 Greek Fathers and many others place him over all the angels - as Prince of the Seraphim. St. Michael is Online Cityof.com/goodnews the patron of grocers, mariners, paratroopers, police and sickness. ST. MARY MISSION - September 22, 2013

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

CCD Class - Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30 pm.

Confirmation Class - Wednesday, 7:00 - 8:00 pm.

Call Sr. Susana at 947-4601 for more infor- mation.

OCTOBER is the month of the Holy Rosary. Come and join us to pray the rosary every- day at St. Mary Mission at 7 p.m. in the Church.

THE GUADALUPANAS will be selling taquitos on Sunday, Oct. 6 at St. Mary’s Mission after ST. MARY’S BRUNCH, today, September 29 Mass. Please support our Guadalupanas. after 9:30 a.m. Mass. The results of the board meeting For more information call Susy will be presented. Gonzales @ 207-5433 BAPTISM CLASS - St. Mary Mission Thursday, Oct. 3 in St. Mary’s Hall. For more information call Sr. Susana at 947-4601 The sin of the rich man in today’s parable was not that he was rich, but that he failed to share his wealth with the beggar at his gate. He knew THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #7290 will host a Senior Citi- Lazarus, perhaps walked by him every time he zen Luncheon on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 1:00 p.m.. Any pa- came in or out, but did nothing to relieve his suf- rishioner 55 or older is invited to attend. Please call David fering. Is there a Lazarus in my life? Cantu @ 774-6028 by Oct. 10 to RSVP. What am I doing to help? THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS are having a Chicken BBQ ST. MARY MISSION is going to have a sale on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. till 1:30 p.m. The Cake Bingo on cost of the whole chickens, with no sides, is $10 or 3 for $25. The BBQ Chickens will be sold at the pit - to Go only. Sunday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. in St. Mary’s Hall. Come join us! LAY FORMATION ORIENTATION (Information night) will be For more information call Joe or Lydia held on Thursday, October 3 at 7 p.m. in St. William Hall. at 765-2812 For more information and to register call Julie @ 241-3372. 103495

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