SAINT PATRICK’S CHURCH TWENTY- SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PATRICK’S CHURCH TWENTY- SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME BLOOMINGTON, TEXAS August 30, 2009 BLOOMINGTON, TEXAS August 30, 2009

September Meeting Calendar of Events S a i n t o f t h e W e e k A reflection from the Liturgy / Mass Schedule and Priest’s Intentions

The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated “Nothing that enters one from outside can defile that twenty minutes to each daily Mass. 2 R.E. Teacher Inservice/Supper 6:30 Heritage Saint Gregory the Great person; but the things that come out from within are what

defile,” Jesus in today’s gospel. This saying is important, Born c. 540 in , Italy. Son Wednesday, 3 Turkey Dinner Planning Mtg. 6:30 Heritage because Jesus shows us what it means to have free will, the 2nd 8:00 a.m. – Anne Mundine + of Gordianus, a Roman by Therese Hernandez capacity to choose how we respond to that which seeks to regionarius , and Saint Silvia of 8 R.C.I.A. Inquiry Session 7 Conference Rm defile us from within. So often, we want to blame our sins Rome. Nephew of Saint Emiliana and Saint Tarsilla. Great-grandson on the T.V. or on the internet or on what someone told us to Thursday, 3rd 8:00 a.m. – Mildred Mikulenka + S. Gregory the Great by Gary and Christy 8 Catholic Daughters Mtg. 7 Heritage Room of Saint Felix III. Educated do, and yet in each act, we have the power to choose Christ Parenica by the finest teachers in Rome, or to choose deceit or evil. Try this week to find yourself Italy. of Rome for a year, making good choices from within, not blaming the outside 15 Pot Luck Supper/50th Ann.Begins 6:30 Hall then he sold his possessions, world; in doing so you will be able to discern more clearly Friday , 4th 8:00 a.m. - Tomasa Espinosa + turned his home into a the Father’s will. by Mary Raby

17 Knights of Columbus Mtg 7 Heritage Room Benedictine monastery, and used

his money to build six monasteries The year celebrating the 50th anniversary of St. Patrick’s Saturday , 5th 5:15 -5:45 p.m. Penance in Sicily and one in Rome. Benedictine . Upon seeing begins on September 15th, the day St. Patrick’s was founded 19 Baptismal Class 10-12 Heritage Rm 5:40 p.m. Rosary – leader: Carol Sutton English children being sold in the Roman Forum, he became a here in Bloomington. In honor of this event, we will have a To baptize, you must live within the parish boundary and missionary to England. pot luck supper that Tuesday evening; please bring enough 6:00 p.m. Mass – Maria Ortiz + should be attending Mass. If from another parish (immediate Elected 64th Pope by unanimous acclamation on 3 September by Tony and Mary Julia to feed your family/guests to share with others. In order to family [i.e., parents or grandparents] are active parishioners) 590, the first monk to be chosen. Sent Saint Augustine of Flores celebrate our 50th, I ask that each person attending bring you must provide a letter from your pastor stating you are Canterbury and a company of to evangelize England, and other missionaries to France, Spain, and Africa. Collected two or more canned foods. This food drive will be our work active and you must attend your parish’s baptismal class. Sunday , 6th 7:30 a.m. Santissima Rosario the melodies and plain chant so associated with him that they of charity in gratitude for God’s generous blessings on the Baptisms are held the first Sunday of each month except 23rd Sunday 8:00 a.m. Mass – The Parish Family are now known as Gregorian Chants . One of the four great parish. All food will be donated to V.C.A.M. in Victoria. during the seasons of Advent and Lent. Ordinary Tim e 10:00 a.m. Mass – Joe Manuel Estrada Jr. Doctors of the Latin Church. Wrote seminal works on the Mass Birth certificate of child is required before baptism. and Divine Office, several of them dictated to his secretary, Thank you to all who assisted in making the raffle tickets for + the . Died March 12, 604 in Rome of the Turkey Dinner. The twelve of us, like the apostles, 2nd Collection: by Richard & Frances 26 Turkey Dinner Preparation natural causes. He is the patron saint of choir singers, worked diligently and accomplished our goal in two hours. Mendez educators, masons, students, and against gout. I ask that each of our families please sell the tickets. If each Retired Priests family buys/sells their four books the parish would profit 27 Parish Turkey Dinner $6600. Just think if we did one extra book each. St. Gregory, pray for us . Readings for Sunday September 6th Thank you to all who came and had your picture made for

the parish pictorial directory. I will keep you informed as to First: Isaiah 35:4-7a

the return of the book, once all necessary information has Second: James 2:1-5 ♣ been submitted. Thank you to Mrs. Ramona S. Torres who Sacrament of Reconciliation SAINT PATRICK ‘S coordinated the calling and appointment scheduling. Please Gospel Reading: Mark 7:31 -37

20 minutes prior to each daily Mass BLOOMINGTON , TEXAS note the time for group pictures for next Saturday. Liturgical Assignments for the week ahead Saturday: 5:15 - 5:30 P.M. and by Private Appointment

The Reverend Ty Joseph Bazar Sacrament of Baptism May you have a blessed week. Fr. Ty Saturday 5th 6 p.m. Pastor Please contact the parish office to register for the preparation class. Lector Lisa Canales Godparents should be practicing, churchgoing Catholics, who have (361) 897-1155 - voice Post Office Box Cup Ministers Carol Sutton, Jeanette West celebrated their Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. 2122 Altar Servers Gabriella & Madeline Canales Sacrament of Matrimony (361) 897-1064 - fax 13316 State Highway M E A T D O N A T I O N S Ushers J. Lange, J. Canales Sr., R. Brandl, P. Brandl Couples planning to marry should contact the parish at least six months 185 prior to their desired time of marriage. [email protected] Bloomington, Texas There will be three second collections to make Sunday 6th, 8 a.m.

meat donations for the Turkey Dinner. These will Lector Martina Aguayo Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Quinceañeras/Quinceañeros This healing sacrament is available when one is preparing for medical Young ladies/men approaching their fifteenth birthday, who are be made after communion in church, or you may Cup Ministers Deacon Fred and Patty Soto

procedures or is seriously ill. of the parish, are attending religious education classes, and drop your donation in the basket using one of the Altar Servers Mauricio Ledezma, Evan Andrade, April Chapa have been enrolled for three years, may contact the pastor Ushers H. DeLuna, T. Cabral, E. Ledezma, A. Escalante New Parishioners six months in advance to arrange the celebration. pre-marked envelopes at the entrance. Please Welcome. Please stop by the parish office to register. consider giving to purchase the meat and other Sunday 6th, 10 a.m.

Lector Ismael Perez The bulletin is provided for the explicit purpose of communicating information weekly to the people of God in Bloomington, Texas ingredients for our festival. concerning the pastoral mission of the parish. For more information or to have something included, please call the pastor. Cup Ministers Mary Helen Garcia, Margaret Escalante The remaining dates for these collections are: Altar Servers Katie Williams, Derek Folmar, Albert Adkins Today August 30, and September 20 Ushers J. Sanchez, D. & K. Escalante, J. Canales Jr.

SAINT PATRICK’S CHURCH TWENTY- SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SAINT PATRICK’S CHURCH TWENTY- SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME BLOOMINGTON, TEXAS August 30, 2009 BLOOMINGTON, TEXAS August 30, 2009

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Religious Education - Youth - News What’s your Catholic IQ -Fa ith Quiz St. Patrick’s Parish Turkey Dinner – Answer from last week: Sunday, September 27th Are you interested in becoming a Catholic or The scholarly saint who lead a wild life but later Registration resumes today: became bishop and Doctor of the church is Please think about ways you might be able to help: learning more about the faith? Do you are - Volunteer to serve inside/outside/cook/setup someone you know need to complete their Sun. Aug. 30 after 8 & 10 Masses Heritage Rm c. St. Augustine - Turkey prep and cooking help is needed initiation sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, or

Fee is $15 per child. Assistance is available - Donate Auction prizes the Holy Eucharist? - Donate to the purchase of turkeys/trimmings for those needing it. This week’s question: - Make items (crafts/baked goods) for country Then the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is At what age is a bishop required to submit his letter of resignation to the pope for retirement? store for you. Commonly referred to as R.C.I.A., the Teacher In-service: September 2, 2009 a. 65 b. 75 c. 85 d. 100 - Make cakes for the cake walk process involves learning and being initiated into - Work at a booth 6:30 p.m. Heritage Rm. the faith. There will be a planning meeting for the Turkey Supper will be served Answer coming next week Dinner on Thursday, September 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Teachers/Aides still needed: in the Heritage Room. Those helping with The first phase of the process is the inquiry phase 9th, 10th, 11th/12th. various parts of the dinner should be present. All which begins in September. The first inquiry Congratulations night will be Tuesday September 8 at 7:00 p.m. in Please inquire with Mrs. Ramona Torres if are invited to attend. to Allisson Marely Vargas who was baptized the parish conference room. you are interested in this essential ministry to on August 2. She is the daughter of Alfred building the faith. 50th Anniversary T-Shirt/Collared Shirt Sale and Maria Vargas. For more information please call Father Ty at T-Shirts and Collared Shirt orders are being taken. The to Scarlett Grace Lange who was baptized on 897-1155. First Class: September 9, 2009 order form is inserted in this week’s bulletin. Proceeds Sunday, August 9. She is the daughter of will benefit the parish and religious education purchase GROUP PICTURES Marshall and Mimi Lange. of books and audio-visual equipment to keep teaching the faith. The cost of each T-shirt is $8, and each collared PICTORIAL DIRECTORY th shirt is $15 (2X and u p are $1 extra). Payment may be Saturday, September 5 – 9:00 a.m. Around the Diocese . . . made at order or at pickup. You may return order forms Group pictures to be included in the directory will Last Sunday’s Collection: $ 1,769.31 Sept. 6 St. Mary’s Nada Festival in the collection or at the marked baskets in church. be taken next Saturday beginning at 9:00 a.m. in

2nd Col: Meat Donations: $290.82 BBQ & Sausage $7.50 a plate the Church, groups should gather at 9:00 a.m. so

that pictures may follow one another. Groups Thank you Sept. 6 Sacred Heart Hallettsville Picnic XXII Annual Conference include: Fried Chicken/Stew/Dressing $7 a plate for Catechesis and Ministry Bloomington, Texas Extra-ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Lectors, 50th Anniversary Year Event Sept. 6 St. John Bosco, Vanderbilt Picnic Saturday, September 26, 2009 Altar Servers, Ushers, Money Counters, Choirs, BBQ Brisket & Sausage $7.50 a plate At Holy Family Church in Victoria Guadalupanas, Catholic Daughters, Knights of Potluck Supper – Canned Food Drive Columbus. September 15th Sept. 6 Shiner Picnic This is a great opportunity 50 years to learn more about + Stew/Fried Chicken $7.50 a plate the faith by hearing key speakers and small 1960-2010 As you know, the fiftieth anniversary of St. Patrick’s Sept. 13 St. Joseph – Inez Picnic group presentations on a wide range of topics begins September 15, 2009. To kick off the year, Fried Chicken/Brisket/Sausage $7/plate concerning catechesis. To learn more visit RETROUVAILLE - MARRIAGE PROGRAM we will have a potluck supper in the parish www.victoriadiocese.org or call 573-0828 . Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or memorial hall that evening at 6:30 p.m. Those Sept. 20 O.L.G. Bay City Festival angry in your marriage? Or have you just attending should bring enough food to feed their Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. that day with a Brisket Plates - $6 family, sharing with others. Also each person keynote by Fr. Stan DeBoe at 9:30 a.m. Exhibits stopped talking to each other? This program This if Fr. Gerry Cernoch’s parish has helped couples experiencing marital should bring at least two canned foods/non- open at 10:30 a.m. with workshops in the perishable food items. Canned foods may also be difficulty. For more information and to St. Patrick’s Turkey Dinner morning at 11:00 a.m. and in the afternoon at dropped off in the church at the designated baskets Sept. 27 – Bloomington – Turkey & Trimmings $7 1:30 p.m. Sunday Mass will conclude the day register for the September 18-20 program, beginning next week during the month of please call 979-543-3493 or email September. The collected food will go to the Oct. 4 – Our Lady of Guadalupe – Tivoli Festival with Bishop Fellhauer presiding at Holy Family [email protected] or visit the website at Victoria Christian Assistance Ministry. Church at 4:15 p.m. www.retrouvaille.org.