St. Mary’s Mission 4843 Cynthia St. ~ Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Mailing Address (3901 Violet Rd., Corpus Christi, TX 78410) 361-241-3249 September 22, 2013 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time aurice was an officer of the Theban Legion of Emperor Maximian Herculius' army, which was composed of Christians from Upper Egypt. He and his fellow legionnaires refused Mto sacrifice to the gods as ordered by the Emperor to insure victory over rebelling Bagaudae. When they refused to obey repeated orders to do so and withdrew from the army encamped at Octodurum (Martigny) near Lake Geneva to Agaunum (St. Maurice-en-Valais), Maximian had the entire Legion of over six thousand men put to death. To the end they were encouraged in their constancy by Maurice and two fellow officers, Exuperius and Candidus. Also executed was Victor (October 10th), who refused to accept any of the belongings of the dead soldiers. In a follow-up action, other Christians put to death were Ursus and anoth- er Victor at Solothurin (September 30th); Alexander at Ber- gamo; Octavius, Innocent, Adventor, and Solutar at Turin; and Gereon (October 10th) at Cologne. Their story was told by St. Eucherius, who became Bishop of Lyons about 434, but scholars doubt that an entire Legion was massacred; but there is no doubt that Maurice and some of his com- rades did suffer martyrdom at Agaunum. Feast day - September 22nd. St. Maurice - Saint of the Day Mass Schedule Sunday 9:30 AM Living God’s Word Mission Staff Sister Susana Renteria, PCI We pray for the wisdom to live Justly, that is, in such a way That we keep ourselves in proper PASTOR: Msgr. Michael Heras relationship with God, with each other, PRIESTS: Msgr. Seamus McGowan and with the earth. We pray for the Fr. Patrick Higgins Wisdom to use our financial Fr. Joseph Olikkara resources to help bring about DEACONS: Allen Cicora Eluterio Farias such “just living.” Richard Lewinski Page Two MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK September 23 - 29 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 PRIORITIES †Sylvia Ann Trevino - Cynthia Chavez In the first reading, the prophet Amos rages In Honor of St. Martin de Pores - Agustina against all those whose greed is so great that they Trevino would close their eyes and hearts to the needs of 6:00 pm People of the Parish the poor among them. To make a buck is one thing, Amos is saying. To make it on the backs of READINGS FOR THE WEEK the helpless is quite another. Monday: Ezr 1:1-6; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Ps 122:1-5; In the second reading, Paul reminds us of Lk 8:19-21 our charge and duty to pray. He issues a call to Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9; Tb:13:2, 3-4abefghn, 7-8; more expansive prayer--prayer that should mark Lk 9:1-6 the daily life of Christians. Thursday: Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 9:7-9 In the Gospel, Jesus describes the whole- Friday: Hg 2:1-9; Ps 43:1-4; Lk 9:18-22 hearted effort of a crafty servant who sees Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; "downsizing" heading his way. Jesus finds him a Lk 9:43b-45 marvel and puzzles over why such cleverness is Sunday: Am 6:1a, 4-7; Ps 146:7-10; 1 Tm 6:11-16; limited to the world of commerce. Jesus wonders Lk 16:19-31 why those who seek a "position" in the reign of Online Cityof.com/goodnews God lack such wit and wherewithal. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. ST. MARY MISSION - September 15, 2013 Envelopes……………………………………………$ 615.00 Loose………………………………………………….$ 43.00 Total……………………………………………………$ 658.00 Vocation View Do you think it is the Lord who is motivating you to make lots of money, To use people, to grab for power, To attend to the needs of others? Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Three 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 Msgr. McGowan Blessing the Mass. Please support our Guadalupanas. CCD Teachers. Classes have started but For more information call Susy You can still register. Call Sr. Susana! Gonzales @ 207-5433 THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #7290 will host a Senior Citi- zen Luncheon on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 1:00 p.m.. Any pa- The dishonest manager in today’s parable knew rishioner 55 or older is invited to attend. Please call David How to manipulate money to his own Cantu @ 774-6028 by Oct. 10 to RSVP. Advantage. But the Gospel warns that no One can serve both God and THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS are having a Chicken BBQ Money. Which do I serve? Is my sale on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. till 1:30 p.m. The Stewardship such that anyone can tell? 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. ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH is having their 30th Annual CZECHFEST on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 9 am - 7 pm. LAY FORMATION ORIENTATION (Information night) will be Beef BBQ dinner or traditional Czech meal, $8 per plate held on Thursday, October 17 at 7 p.m. in St. William Hall. will be served at 11 am (drive thru for the BBQ dinner The academic dimension of the Lay Formation Program is only). Games for the children along with the Country comprised of a three year course of subjects from the Cat- Store which will sell Kolaches by 1/2 dozen while they echism of the Catholic Church. Each participant must last - Cake Walk, Arts & Craft Booths, Snacks and Bingo. make a serious commitment to the Lay Formation program. 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