IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Solemnity of the
Epiphany of The Lord
FAITH FORMATION & BIBLE CLASSES
All classes and meeting are held at the School Bldg.
Formación de Adultos (Español): jueves, 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Class (English):
Mondays, 6:00 p.m.
CCD: Grades 1st thru 5th, Sundays, 9:00 to 9:50 a.m.
CD: Grades 6th thru 12th, Sun., 11:00 to 11:50 a.m.
MEETINGS
All classes and meeting are held at the School Bldg.
Past. Council: 2nd Wed. of Every other month, 7:30 p.m.
Finan Council: 2nd Wed. of Every other month, 7:30 p.m.
Adoration Committee: Fist Fridays’ Devotions
Altar Servers: Last Saturday, 10:00 a.m.,
Guadalupanas: Second Monday, 6:00 p.m.
Charity Ministry Committee: Third Tuesday, at 9:00 a.m.
Franciscanas: First and Third Sundays, 10:00 a.m.
Ladies’ Club: Third Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Asamblea, Oración y Alabanza: martes, 6:30 pm.
Caballeros de San José: Segundo jueves, 7:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus: Third Saturday, 8:30 a.m.
January 8th, 2017
Parish Staff
412 S. “C” Street, Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-0855
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-12 & 1-5
Councils
Mass Schedule
Weekdays:
Tuesday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. Bilingual Mass
First Friday: 7:30 a.m. Bilingual Mass
Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Mass of Anticipation for
Sunday in English
FOOD FOR THE NEEDY
Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners and friends, through our monthly Collection for the Poor, many families and individuals, of our area, are receiving some very
much needed assistance, like groceries and money for electricity, water and butane
gas bills. These items are examples of what is provided to families and persons in
need: Flour, Sugar, Oil, Beans, Canned Food, Oatmeal, Pasta, Rice, etc… In the
month of December due to our parishioners and friends’ generosity and kindness, we were able to assist, mostly with groceries, 174 families (377 adults and
196 children), with a total of 573 persons. If you are interested in helping, please
bring donations to our Sunday Masses or the parish office, during office hours (Mon.Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Assistance is provided on Mondays, from 10:00 to
11:45 a.m., at our Charity Ministry & Food Pantry Office (IHM School building).
Now we are affiliated to the Rio Grande Valley Food Bank, and hope to serve our community better. For more information, please call our office. May the Lord reward your
generosity and kindness!
PRAY FOR THE SICK IN OUR COMMUNITY
If you want your loved one, who is sick, to be listed in the parish bulletin, you are invited to call the
parish office in advance, We will be glad to publicize the name of those who are ill, so that we all
pray for them and their needs. You need to call every week. This week we will be praying for:
Derick Carr , Marty, Tom Savage, Eric Cortez, Abraham Ybarra, Rudy Cardenas, Alfredo
Quintero, Johnny Cabriales, Jr., Armando Martinez, Brice, and Dave.
Msgr. Luis J. García, JCL, Pastor
Mari Rodriguez, Bookkeeper
Martha Yanez, Secretary
Benjamin Orozco, Maintenance
Blas Hernandez, Sacristan
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Misa en Español
10:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon Mass in English
Holy Days of Obligation: 7:00 am & 6:30 pm
Confessions: Saturday 4:00 pm or appointment
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
First Friday of the month, from 8:00 to 11:50 a.m.,
with Benediction at 12:00 Noon.
Sacraments
Baptisms: On first Sunday of every other month.
Please, contact the parish office, ahead of time, for a
copy of the policy and information on classes. Parents and sponsors of this parish need to attend the
Baptismal Prep. Classes here, before attaining the
letter to be sponsors & the Certificate of Attendance.
Marriage
Preparation: Engaged couple
needs to make an appointment with the pastor, at
least six months before the intended wedding date.
Pastoral Council
Finance Council
Ministries
Extraord. Ministers of Holy Comm.
CCD Teachers & Assistants
Choirs: English & Spanish
Lectors: English & Spanish
Altar Servers
Homebound Ministry
Nursing Home Ministry
Adoration Committee
Asamblea, Oracion y Alabanza
Charity Committee
Religious Education
Children’s Catechism (CCD)
Bible Class
Adult Faith Format: English & Spanish
Sacramental Preparation
Baptismal Preparation
Marriage Preparation
Organizations
Guadalupanas
Franciscanas
I.H.M. Ladies’ Club
Caballeros de San Jose
Knights of Columbus
TODAY’S WORD OF GOD
SATURDAY, January 7th For the Solemnity of the Epiphany of The Lord Jesus
5:00 p.m. Mass of Anticipation for Sunday:
David McMillan, +Ofelio Muñiz
SUNDAY, January 8th Solemnity of the
Epiphany of The Lord Jesus
8:00 a.m. Mass in Spanish: +Regino &
+Mariquita Gonzalez
10:00 a.m. Mass in English: Pro Populo
12:00 Noon Mass in English: +Placido
Lopez, Sr., +Adolfo Alvarado, Blessed Mother
This year our Christmas season ends
early, with the Baptism of the Lord
being celebrated tomorrow. That makes today the last Sunday of this
year’s Christmas season. As we gather to hear once again the story of the
magi, le tus reflect on its significance
in our own lives and pray for the grace
to recognize where God is being revealed to us today.
The refrain for our responsorial psalm
sets the tone for today’s readings:
“Lord, every nation on earth will adore
you.” Saint Paul takes upthe message: the Gentiles are co-heirs and copartners in the promise. Isaiah proclaims that “nations shall walk by your
light,” Did the magi come all that way
just to see a little baby? No, they
came to see the salvation of the whole
world. Le tus allow these readings
today to broaden our horizons so that
we see God everywhere, and learn to
show God to everyone in our lives.
PALABRA DE DIOS DE HOY
MONDAY, January 9th
TUESDAY, January 10th
7:30 a.m. Communion Service:
WEDNESDAY, January 11th
7:30 a.m. Communion Service:
THURSDAY, January 12th
7:30 a.m. Communion Service:
FRIDAY, January 13th
7:30 a.m. Communion Service:
SATURDAY, January 7th
5:00 p.m. Mass of Anticipation for Sunday:
+Fidel Palacios, +Aurora Perez, +Mariquita
Gonzalez
Este año nuestro tiempo de Navidad
termina más temprano con el Bautismo del Señor que celebramos mañana. Así pues, hoy es el último domingo del tiempo de Navidad este año.
Reunidos aquí escucharemos una
vez más la historia de los magos; reflexionemos en el significado de esta
historia para nuestra propia vida y
oreos para obtener la gracia de reconocer dónde se nos está revelando
Dios hoy.
La respuesta al salmo responsorial da
la pauta para las lecturas de hoy:
“Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos “. San Pablo se hace dueño del
mensaje: los paganos son coherederos y partícipes de la misma promesa
que Isaías proclama:” caminarán los
pueblos a tu luz”. ¿Hicieron esa larga
travesía los magos sólo para ver al
niño Jesus? No, ellos fueron a ver la
salvación del mundo entero. Dejemos
que las lecturas de hoy abran nuestro
horizonte para que podamos ver a
Dios en todo lugar y aprendamos a
cómo llevarle a Dios a aquellos que
son parte de nuestra vida.
WORLD MARRIAGE DAY
DIOCESAN CELEBRATION
If you are celebrating, this year, your
wedding anniversary of 10, 25, 30, 40,
50, 60 or more years, and if you would
like to join Bishop Flores in a special
celebration for those who are celebrating their wedding anniversary this year,
at the Basilica od San Juan del Valle,
on Saturday, February 11th, at 2:00
p.m. , please call our parish office (4230855) to register.
HAMBURGER SALE BY THE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
NO ASAMBLEA, ORACION Y
ALABANZA EN ESPAÑOL
No tendremos nuestra reunión semanal de oración en Español el martes
10 de enero, sino hasta el martes 17
de enero. Marquen sus agendas!!!
PRIESTS’ ANNUAL RETREAT
From Monday, Jan. 9th, to Friday,
Jan. 13th, 2017 Let’s pray for our
priests!!!
DEACONS’ ANNUAL RETREAT
From Friday, Jan. 13th, to Sunday,
Jan. 15th, 2017 Let’s pray for our
deacons too!!!
Every first Saturday of the month, from
10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the I.H.M.
parking lot, corner of Tyler and “C”
Streets.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST BY
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Every first Sunday of the month, from
8:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the I.H.M. School
Bldg. Bring your family and friends!!!
LADIES CLUB
MONTHLY MEETING
Wednesday, January 18th, at 7:00
p.m., at the I.H.M. School Bldg.
LECTORS’ 2017 MANUALS
(ENGLISH & SPANISH) ARE NOW
AVAILABLE AT THE
I.H.M. RELIGIOUS STORE
We also have a good variety of religious
articles that may be purchased as gifts
for our family members or friends.
REUNION DE CABALLEROS DE
SAN JOSÉ
Jueves, 19 de enero, a las 7:p.m., en
el edificio de la escuela de I.H.M.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS’
MONTHLY MEETING
Saturday, January 21st, beginning at
8:30 a.m., at the I.H.M. School Bldg.