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View of Confirmation II Will Follow from 7:15- Knock Hall Dear Parishioners, In this Year of Cycle A readings at Mass, the next three Sundays SAT., Mar 18—St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop give us some beautiful readings Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 from the Gospel of John - Jesus 5:30 p.m. Samuel E. Garcia, Sr. (OM) and the Woman of Samaria, the SUN., Mar 19—Third Sunday of Lent Man Born Blind, and the Raising Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b- of Lazarus. Each of these readings 26, 39a, 40-42 8:00 a.m. For all Parishioners reveals to us more clearly who 10:30 a.m. Living & Deceased members of Norbert, Irene, Tim & Veronica Jesus really is and what his grace, Kleffner families (DB) given to us in baptism, does for us. 12:15 p.m. Anne Brannen—Birthday (LM) They are especially appropriate for 6:00 p.m. Jon Bouquet (N&M H) MON., Mar 20—St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary the catechumens who are 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; preparing for baptism, because Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a they reveal to them what the grace 8:00 a.m. Diane Bean (Family) of baptism will do for their souls 5:30 p.m. Ireneo J. Hinojosa (R&S B) TUES., Mar 21—St. Benedict and their lives. Just as water gives life, baptism gives is a share in Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 God’s own divine life. Just as original sin has blinded us, baptism 8:00 a.m. Jon Buquet (TMJN) opens our eyes, hearts and souls to the person of Jesus and gives 5:30 p.m. Catherine George (TE) us the grace to know, love and serve him. Jesus says, “I am the WED., Mar 22—St. Isidore the Farmer & St. Nicholas Flϋe way, the truth and the life.” Baptism opens our eyes to the way of Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 5:30 p.m. Nora & Paddy Higgins (Fr. Patrick Higgins) living that Jesus has shown us by his own life, death and Catherine Ann George (G Family) resurrection. Baptism allows us to embrace the truth of Jesus’ Living & Deceased members of Paul & Fay Laudadio (Family) person and teaching in our own lives. Baptism give us a share in Jon Buquet (S&M J) divine life and gives us hope of sharing eternal life. In the story of Betty Cloutier (DR Family) Daniel Alexander (L Family) the raising of Lazarus, Jesus reveals to us that he is the Charlotte Gingrich (CCD) resurrection and the life and that by our union with him through Fr. Jim Hickey (JH) the waters of baptism, we no longer have to fear death, because we Speedy Recovery of Carolyn Ganem (DDR) have the hope of sharing in the resurrection and eternal life, by our Genovevo Cruz, Jr (St Patrick School) THURS., Mar 23—St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop union with his own death and resurrection. Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Lk 11:14-23 In today’s gospel, Jesus encounters a Samaritan woman at the 8:00 a.m. Edolie B. LeMaire (AML) well. The fact that she comes to the well alone at mid-day, rather 5:30 p.m. Trey Turner (Family) than in the morning or evening with the other women, indicates FRI., Mar 24—Blessed Oscar Romero, Bishop Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17; Mk 12:28-34 that she is a woman who has been rejected by the village because 8:00 a.m. Alfred Ganem (Family) of the life-style she has chosen. However, Jesus does not reject 5:30 p.m. Maria T. Moreno (Children) her. She is thirsting for natural water, but Jesus is thirsting for her Jack Sulik (AMS) faith and her love. Jesus amazes her when he, a man and a Jew, Lauren Rios & Thomas Young—Birthdays (AA, Jr.) asks her for a drink of water, but this question will become the first Yvette Burgess Matthews (R&S B) Third Sunday of Lent In thanksgiving to St. Jude for LGB (Family) step in a dialogue between the two that will eventually bring the Jack & Frances West (DR Family) woman to faith in Jesus. Even when Jesus exposes her sinful past Living & Deceased members of Macha & Kalich Families saying “you have had five husbands and the man you are with now (E&B R) Michaela G. Ybanez (B Family) is not your husband”, he does so not in a way that condemns her Mrs. Carmel Nino (CCD) but to invites her to conversion. He speaks the truth with love. Genovio Cruz, Jr (DM) This woman came to the well thinking that she was thirsty for SAT., Mar 25—The Annunciation of the Lord water, when in fact, her soul was thirsting for something much Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 deeper, a relationship with Jesus the Son of God, even though she 8:00 a.m. Martha M. Garza (MEL) 5:30 p.m. Edwin Glomb—Anniversary (TMJN) didn’t realize it at the time their conversation first began. SUN., Mar 26—Fourth Sunday of Lent In a real way, this woman represents every human being. We 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 or were made for a relationship with the Living God. We thirst for it. 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 Unfortunately, like the woman at the well, we try to satisfy that 8:00 a.m. Avelino & Amelia Sanchez, Macaela Esparza (RS) 10:30 a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Lidy Paul Fritz (Parish) thirst by drinking at the wells that world offers us, telling us that 12:15 p.m. Mariano Cervantes—Birthday (DM) these waters will satisfy our inner desire for love, happiness and 6:00 p.m. For All Parishioners meaning in our lives, when in fact only a true relationship with Jesus Christ, the living water, can bring true meaning to our lives. St. Augustine is a wonderful example of this. Throughout his early life he drank at the wells of lust, ambition, power, influence, pride Join us on Facebook at thinking that somehow in these things he would find happiness, St. Patrick Catholic but in the long-run, he came to realize that Jesus was the living Church. water for which he was really thirsting and searching and when he If you haven’t already done so, check out our began to drink from that living stream after his baptism, his whole website. It includes a lot of information, an life found meaning, direction and hope. eNewsletter, a daily and monthly calendar, Lent is a time for each of us to re-examine what wells we are pictures, the bulletin, great Catholic links and so drinking from, and how is that really working for us? Just as the much more. www.stpatrickchurchcc.org Samaritan woman came to realize only a deep relationship with Jesus Christ could quench her thirst for love and meaning, MARCH 19, 2017 HYMNS FOR SUNDAY Lent is a time for each of us to come to the Living Water of Jesus Christ, especially through prayer and the grace of the Processional #954-Come, You Sinners, Poor and Needy Sacraments. Let us ask the Lord for the grace to drink ST. PATRICK CHURCH Responsorial Psalm 3350 S. Alameda St. deeply of that Living Water! Psalm #95-If today you hear his voice, harden Corpus Christi, TX 78411 not your hearts. Phone: (361) 855-7391 Presentation of the Gifts #768-I Heart the Voice of Jesus Say Pastor 10:30 Anthem-The Beatitudes Rev. Msgr. Roger R. Smith Communion #912-You Satisfy the Hungry Heart Parochial Vicar 10:30 Post Communion-#739-Surely it is God Rev. Christopher Becerra Who Saves Us Permanent Deacons Organ Recessional Deacon Larry Rodriguez Deacon Hector Salinas Pastoral Associate Sr. Avelina Sosa—(RCIA) Director of Music SUNDAY, MARCH 19 Judith B. Calhoun 10:00 am Blood Mobile MONDAY, MARCH 20 Office Mgr./Bookkeeper 6:00 pm Confirmation I (UR) Lucy Olmos 7:00 pm Rosary Group (C) Secretary 7:15 pm Confirmation II (UR) Terri Hand TUESDAY, MARCH 21 6:00 pm Sacramental Prep Meditations (S) Office Assistant 7:00 pm Bible Study (OLK-A) Yvonne Del Rio WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 7:00 pm Prayer Group (PH) Bulletin/Website Editor 7:00 pm RCIA (UR) Adrienne Cavazos THURSDAY, MARCH 23 Bulletin & Website E-Mail: 6:30 am Men’s Bible Study (OLK-A) [email protected] 7:00 am JTD (UR) Bulletin Deadline: Noon Monday 9:00 am Food Pantry Volunteers (OLK-A) 7:00 pm A&R Board Meeting (PH) Sacristan FRIDAY, MARCH 24 Mildred Hoffer 5:10 pm Reconciliation (C) Housekeeper 6:00 pm Stations of the Cross (C) Janie Soto 6:30 pm Lenten Soup Supper (PH) SATURDAY, MARCH 25 Maintenance 10:00 am 4th Degree KofC Installation (PH) Rey Cruz 11:00 am Prayer Blanket Ministry (OLK-A) Johnnie Villarreal 4:00 pm Reconciliation (C) E A S T E R L I L Y RECTORY OFFICE HOURS MEMORIALS—The Monday—Friday Altar & Rosary 8:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
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