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Divine Mercy Chaplet

Sunday, April 11th, is Divine Mercy Sunday.

On this special day of God’s mercy, we will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00 p.m. in the Church. We invite everyone to come and joins us to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday.

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HOW TO RECITE THE CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY

You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.

(Repeat three times)
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!

(First pray once the Our Father, Hail Mary and the Creed)
(On the beads of Our Father (once) say the following words:)
Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

(On the ten small beads of the Hail Mary (ten times), say the following words:)
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

(To conclude say three times, the following words:)
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

CLOSING PRAYER
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion — inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.

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Bread During Holy Week

If you wish to bring your own bread for blessing on Holy Thursday, please make sure it is covered, in a basket, with your name on it, and give to an Usher before Mass.

Holy Week Schedule

HOLY THURSDAY MASS AT 7PM

  • Mass will be in the form of a drive-in or bring your own chair. Parishioners must remain in their vehicles expect to receive Holy Communion.
  • Please follow the Usher’s instructions at all times. Wearing of masks is required at all times – please maintain social distancing during Communion.
  • Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be after Mass until 10:30 pm in the Church.

GOOD FRIDAY

(same guidelines as weekend Masses)

  • 2:00 pm ­— Stations of the Cross in the Church
  • 3:00 pm­ — Adoration of the Cross and Communion Service in the Church.
  • 7:00 pm — The Last Seven Words of Jesus, Rosary of the Seven Sorrows, Condolences to the Virgin Mary in the Church.

HOLY SATURDAY VIGIL MASS AT 8:30 PM

(same guidelines as weekend Masses)

The Holy Saturday services are one of the most beautiful during the entire Liturgical Year.
No 5:30 pm Evening Mass

EASTER SUNDAY

Mass at 10:00 am, 12 Noon & 5:30 pm

Catholic Sharing Appeal 2021

LOVING GOD, SERVING HIS PEOPLE… – is the theme for the 2021 Catholic Sharing Appeal Campaign.

Next weekend is our Catholic Sharing Appeal Commitment Weekend to support the work of diocesan ministries. I invite all members of our parish community to join in support of our annual appeal. Our parish goal of $ 23,599 can be reached if each one of us shares a portion of the many blessings God has bestowed upon us. Please consider renewing your gift of support, or make one for the first time. The Catholic Sharing Appeal is an invitation for all of us to become the heart and hands of Our Lord by caring and serving our neighbor within the Diocese of Laredo.

You can also make your pledge online at dioceseoflaredo.org/catholic-sharing-appeal

Your gifts to the Catholic Sharing Appeal support the following ministries:

CSA Contributions help fund the following ministries:

  • Sacramental Preparation
  • Youth Ministry and the Catholic Youth Organization
  • Seminarian Education
  • Adult Faith Formation and the Pastoral Institute
  • KHOY 88.1 FM and La Fe Magazine
  • Catholic Charities – Diocese of Laredo
  • Vocations and Casa Guadalupe House of Discernment
  • Retired Priests Fund
  • Catholic School Tuition Assistance
  • Permanent Diaconate Ministry and Formation Program
  • Tribunal Ministry
  • Family Life and Respect Life Ministry

Altar Server Google Meeting

Altar Servers Google Meeting On Monday, February 22 at 7pm for all Altar Servers and their parents.

For more information please contact Tere Coronado at 968-3046, Sandra Hernandez at 776-9405 or Jose Velasquez at 776-0970.

Ash Wednesday – Rules & Schedule

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Note on Ash Wednesday Distribution of Ashes in Time of Pandemic

The health situation caused by Covid-19 continues to force changes on daily life, which are also reflected in the Church’s sphere. Ahead of the beginning of Lent, on Wednesday, 17 February, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has published a note detailing how Catholic priests are to distribute ashes. The Priest says the prayer for blessing the ashes. He sprinkles the ashes with holy water, without saying anything. Then he addresses all those present and only once says the formula as it appears in the Roman Missal, applying it to all in general: “Repent, and believe in the Gospel”, or “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return”. The Priest then cleanses his hands, puts on a face mask and distributes the ashes to those who come to him or, if appropriate, he goes to those who are standing in their places. The Priest takes the ashes and sprinkles them on the head of each one without saying anything.

Masses & Services

  • 6:30 am Service
  • 8:30 am Mass
  • 10:00 am Service
  • 12:00 am Service
  • 3:00 pm Service
  • 4:30 pm Service
  • 5:30 pm Service
  • 7:00 pm Mass

At all services a collection will be taken up for the church in Central & Eastern Europe.

Report of Pastoral Ministry for 2020

  • 53 – Baptisms
  • 132 – First Communions
  • 77 – Confirmations
  • 7 – Weddings
  • 214 – Funerals
  • 58 – Sacrament of the Sick

Thank you Deacons, Pre-Baptismal Class Teams, Catechists, Funeral Choir,  Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers and Marriage Preparation Teams!