No adoration

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH

December 28, 2014

Wednesday, December 31–New Year’s Eve

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  Evening Mass @ 6:30 pm (E)
  

Thursday, January 1 – Day of Obligation –

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

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  Mass @ 10 am (B)
  

NO ADORATION on Wednesday, December 31 (New Years Eve).
NO BIBLE CLASSES on Thursday, January 1, 2015 (New Years Day).
2015 SUNDAY ENVELOPES will be at the main entrance of the church. They are by last name. If you would like to have Sunday envelopes, please call at [phone] or drop by the parish office.
MASSES FOR 2015: The Mass Book is open for the months of January thru March, 2015. Please drop by the parish office.
2015 CALENDARS: Registered members of the Parish may pick up calendar at the Parish Office.
To All High School Youth from Grades 9^th – 12^th: YOU’RE INVITED to Angels of Mercy Youth Ministry Group on every Wednesday from 6-7 pm at School Building Room#8. Please contact Gina Garza 789-3467 or 514-5138.
(CATECHUMEN): Please pray for our CATECHUMENS: Angel Gabriel Garza, Pedro Luis Garza, Savannah Deeandra Guerra, Caitlyn D. Gutierrez, Kristy Lopez, Dominick Ivan Martinez, Emily Martinez, Brihanna Jazmin Navarro, Leticia Adrianna Navarro, Ashley D. Rangel, Alejandrina Robledo, Victoria Salinas, Leiah Jane Sanchez, Carolina Treviño, Rebecca Marie Treviño, Yamileth Treviño, Paulino Vasquez III, Javier Adolfo Vasquez, Yasmin Vasquez and Allen M. Ybarra. 
REQUIESCAT IN PACE: Please pray for those who died: †Ismael Gonzalez.



THANK YOU to all to those who came to decorate the Church for the Christmas season.

Marlen Gutierrez, Marissa Garza, Julie Leal Garza, Aurelia Leal, Joaquín Domínguez, III, Irene Gutierrez, Irma M. Martinez, Hilda Marquez, Alicia Z. Vasquez, Antonia Mata Martinez, Roy De León, Robert Marroquin, Viola Cantú, Nellie Galván, Gorgonio Trevino, Virginia Codon, Jovana Lopez, Irma Euresti, Irene García, Isaiah Garza, Daniel Avila, Jr., Maria de Luz Calixto, Lupita Verduzco, Melissa Rincon, Irene Cantu, Ralphie Hinojosa, Estela Salazar, Ofelia Molinero, Melissa Alaniz, John Anthony Gorena, Graciela Martinez and Felipe Martinez, Jr.

FIFTH ANNUAL DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Performing Arts Center in Weslaco, Texas from 6:30 am – 4 pm. Come Enjoy a Spirit Filled Day with Bishop Daniel E. Flores and Nationally Recognized speakers, Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, OP, Denise Bossert and Father Anthony Gramlich, MIC. For more information contact the parish office or call Gloria: [phone] or Yolanda [phone].
THE MOTHER/DAUGHTER PROGRAM – The Diocese of Brownsville Family Life Office is offering “THE MOTHER/DAUGHTER PROGRAM” that will take place at the Bishop Adolph Marx Conference Center in San Juan, Texas on Sunday, January 25, 2015 from 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm. In a loving and supportive atmosphere, this very special invitation is open to 10-12 year old girls and their moms in which both mother and daughter will be able to learn about God’s special gift of a girls’ fertility and the wondrous beauty of God’s plan for growing up and becoming a woman. Registration fee is $10 per family. Registration deadline is January 19, 2015. For information and registration please contact the Family Life Office: 784-5012 or 542-2501 ext. 412.

Monday, December 29:

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  Mass @ 7 am (Church)
  

Tuesday, December 30:

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  Mass @ 7 am (Church)
  
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  NO CCE (6^th-8^th Grades)
  

Wednesday, December 31: NO ADORATION

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  NO CCE (9^th-12^th)/RCIA
  
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  Mass @ 6:30 pm (Church)
  

Thursday, January 1 (OFFICE CLOSED):

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  Mass @ 10 am (Church)
  
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  NO Bible Study
  

Friday, January 2:

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  First Friday Mass @ 7 am (Church)
  

Saturday, January 3:

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  Confession @ 4 pm (Church)
  
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  Mass @ 5:00 pm (E) (Church)
  

Sunday, January 4:

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  Mass @ 7:00 am (S) (Church)
  
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  Mass @ 9:00 am (E) (Church)
  
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  CCE – (Grades 1^st-5^th) @ 9:00 am (Church)
  
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  CCE (Grades 1^st-5^th) @ 10:05 am (School/Hall)
  
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  Mass @ 11:00 am (E) (Church)
  
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  Mass @ 1 pm (S) (Church)
  

(December 27, 2014 thru January 4, 2015)

Saturday, December 27 – Vigil of the Holy Family

5:00 pm (E): †Timoteo Sanchez, by Sanchez Family

†Jose Sanchez, by Wife & Daughters

†Roque De Leon, Jr., by Diana De Leon

†Leonel & †Robert García, by Family

†Silverio Galaviz, by Juanita Galaviz

†Albert Martinez, by M/M Rudy Elizondo

†Mike Garza, by Oscar & Dalia Presas

†Sylvia Martinez, by Oscar & Dalia Presas

†Rita Hernandez, by Oscar & Dalia Presas

†Leo Ramirez, Jr., by Gloria M. Ramirez

†Dionico Casares, by Maria Elena Casares

Sunday, December 28–The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

7:00 am (S): †Rodolfo & †Josefina Garza, by Jose & Angelica Garza

9:00 am (E): †Teresa G. Rodriguez, by Lauro & Irma Saldana

†Jimmy & †Cora Closner, by Family

†Lupe Cantu, by Elisa Cantu

In Thanksgiving of Roger III & Olga Adame, by Family

†Emilio Rincon, by Fred & Delia Hinojosa

†Anita Galvan, by Carlos & Liz De La Rosa

†Ernestina García, by Family

11:00 am (E): †Dan Avila, by Joe & Janie De Los Santos

†Sara Mata & †Robert Ruelas, by M/M David Ruelas

†Carlos & †Jovita Gonzales, by M/M David Ruelas

†Manuel Sanchez & †Brian Adams, by Family

†Alfredo & †Maria Laurel, by Family

†Alfreda Menchaca, by Juan & Esmeralda Valdez

1:00 pm (S): Pro Populo

Monday, December 29–Fifth Day in Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

7:00 am (S): †Guillermo Trinidad, by Trinidad Family

†Ramon & †Basilica Pequeño, by Family

†Geromino & †Juanita Quintanilla, by Pequeño Family

†Nancy Fernandez Cava, by Luisa Gonzales

Tuesday, December 30–Sixth Day in Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

7:00 am (S): †Souls of Purgatory, by Friends

Wednesday, December 31–Vigil of the Solemnly of the Holy Mother of God

6:30 pm (E): †Olympia & †Gene Foley, by Johnny & Sandra Foley

Thursday, January 1 – Solemnly of the Holy Mother of God

10:00 am (B): For the Health of Milton K. Chamberlain, by Family

For the Health of Paul W. Chamberlain, by Family

†Frances D. Parker, by Mary C. Garcia

Friday, January 2–Saints Basil the Great & Gregory Bishops

7:00 am (S): †Sylvia S. Martinez, by Martinez Family

†Raul Garcia, Jr., by Elisa Cantu

†Horacio & †Juanita & †Elia Pequeño, by Family

†Eduardo & †Tito Pequeño, by Family

Saturday, January 3 – Vigil of the Epiphany of the Lord

5:00 pm (E): †Santiago & †Marie Fernandez, by Family

†Roque De Leon, Jr., by Diana De Leon

†Robert Fernandez, by Fred & Delia Hinojosa

Sunday, January 4 – The Epiphany of the Lord

7:00 am (S): Pro Populo

9:00 am (E): †Mike Gomez, by Alma Zepeda

†Teresa G. Rodriguez, by M/M Albert Gonzalez

†Anulfo & †Carmen Rincon, by Family

†Pablo & †Benita Gutierrez, by Family

†Anita Galvan, by Pequeño Family

†Raul Guajardo, by Fred & Delia Hinojosa

11:00 am (E): †Carlos & †Jovita Gonzalez, by Arturo & Gloria Garza

†Tiburcio & †Severa Ruelas, by M/M David Ruelas

†Leo Ramirez, Jr., by Family

1:00 pm (S): †Herminia Garcia, by Family

†Robert Fernandez, by Dolores Garcia

†Reynaldo Cornejo, by Oscar Moreno

In Loving Memory of †Amador Tomas, †Librada C.,

†Amador Jaime Fernandez &

†Lauro & †Jennifer Marie Guerra

Collection for weekend of

December 21: Regular $ 4,405.17

Building Fund $ 1,073.42

ON JANUARY 4, 2015

SECOND COLLECTION FOR POOR FUND

Monday: 1 Jn 2: 3-11; Lk 2: 22-35

Tuesday: 1 Jn 2: 12-17; Lk 2: 36-40

Wednesday: 1 Jn 2: 18-21; Jn 1: 1-18

Thursday: Nm 6: 22-27; Gal 4: 4-7; Lk 2: 16-21

Friday: 1 Jn 2: 22-28; Jn 1: 19-28

Saturday: 1 Jn 2: 29--3: 6; Jn 1: 29-34

Sunday: Is 60: 1-6; Eph 3: 2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2: 1-12

THE EYE CARE CENTER

“Enhancing the Precious Gift of Sight”

Lora N. Martinez, O.D.

355 West 3rd Street – Mercedes

[phone]

Cheto’s Vehicle Inspection

Business 83 & Georgia

Mercedes, Texas 78570

Inspectors: Cheto, Simon, Rey & Jorge

[phone]

















In Loving Memory of

†Jose Leal, Jr.

In Thanksgiving for

Aurelia R. & Yolanda Leal

by Juanita Leal Huff





In Loving Memory of: †Horacio,

†San Juanita & †Elia Pequeño

by Pequeño Family



In Loving Memory of †Benita Solis

†Teodora V. &†Miguel Gomez, Jr.

In Loving Memory of

†Lupe Cantu

by Elisa Cantu

In Loving Memory of

†Ramirez &

†McVey

Families





SPACE AVAILABLE

PLEASE SEE

PARISH OFFICE

In Loving Memory of

†Alfredo & †Eva & †Maria Apolonia Hinojosa & †Roberto & †Ernesto & †Oscar Galvan



In Loving Memory of

†M/M Max Zapata, Sr.

†M/M Mauro Vasquez, Sr.

by Mauro Jr. & Alicia Z. Vasquez





In Loving Memory of

†Manuel & †Leobarda

†Claudio, & †Marcelo, †Enrique, †Raymundo, †Jesús & †Roberto by Longoria Family




In Loving Memory of

†Teresita de Jesus

Marroquin

by: Rebeca Marroquin

LOTS FOR SALE IN MERCEDES

Arroyo Palms Subdivision

Owner Finance Available

For Information contact

Davis Real Estate

James Ortega, Realtor at 956-975-6700

In Loving Memory of

†Paula D. Garcia

by Mary Garcia



In Loving Memory of

†Cora & †Jimmy Closner

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

Daniel, Carmen & Jesse Trevino

Patricio Briones

by Domingo & Becky Briones

In Loving Memory of

†Maria F. Garcia

& †B. Garcia

by Stevens Family







In Loving Memory of

†Eduardo Noriega

by Family



In Loving Memory of

†Rigoberto Salinas

by Salinas Family

In Loving Memory of

†Israel

Garza













Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church

322 South Vermont Ave (PO BOX 805), Mercedes, TX 78570

[phone] and 514-5566/Fax [phone] and CCE Office 514-5138

Email Address: [e-mail] Visit our website: www.olmmercedes.org

DIOCESE OF BROWNSVILLE: BISHOP DANIEL E. FLORES


The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Father, help us to live as the Holy Family, united in respect and love.

Bring us to the joy and peace of your eternal home. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.





Rev. Jean Olivier M. Sambu, Pastor

Deacon Roberto Cantu

Annita Gonzalez, Bookkeeper

Diana Enriquez, Secretary

Sergio Garcia, Maintenance

Brother Moises A. Lopez, MSC, DRE

Gina Garza, Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Angie Garza, Marriage Coordinator

CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST

Saturday 5:00 PM English

Sunday 7:00 AM Spanish

9:00 AM English 11:00 AM English 1:00 PM Spanish

Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM Bilingual

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Saturday at 4:00 pm or by Appointment

ADORATION Wednesday beginning at 7:30 AM,

concluding with Vespers & Benediction 6:30 PM

PARISH OFFICE HOURS:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Wednesday 9:00 am–12:00 pm & 1:00-5:00 pm

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS

Monday thru Thursday

9:30 am – 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

CCE OFFICE: [phone]

GENERAL THEME: Mary reflected on all things in her heart. Joseph took the Holy Family to Egypt . . . and then to Nazareth to protect them. Jesus went down to Nazareth and was obedient to his parents. Thus do different parts of the Scripture tell us of the members of the Holy Family. Today’s celebration gives us a wonderful model of Christian family life. Let us pray that our families may always shine forth with faith, hope and love.

FIRST READING: Genesis 15: 1-6; 21: 1-3: Abraham and Sarah were old. Sarah was barren. Abraham laments that he will have no blood heir. In response, God promises that his descendants will be as numerous as the stars. Abraham believes the Lord.

SECOND READING: Hebrews 11: 8, 11-12, 17-19: The second reading emphasizes the faith of Abraham and Sarah. In spite of every adversity and crisis, God promises to be with us if only we have faith.

GOSPEL READING: Luke 2: 22-40: Today’s Gospel tells the story of the fourth joyful mystery of the rosary: the presentation of Jesus in the temple. Joseph and Mary were faithful Jews and observed the religious law, which required the first-born son to be dedicated in the temple. In the passage, we see that even our Lord needed a human family in order to reach a mature manhood. The human family is the divinely appointed context for each and every child to grow in wisdom and grace.



In Loving Memory of †Rigoberto Salinas

By Ninfa Salinas & family