In Memory of
† James Collins
and
The Bailey Family
by
Col. Darlene Collins
&
Dr. Murl Bailey
404 W. Buck St
Caldwell, TX
567-3232
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Pre-needs and Monuments
Brazos Valley Livestock Commission Co. Inc.
In Memory of
Our Loving
Fathers
Please pray for the
living and deceased
members of the
Drouilhet, Piwonka,
and Beran families.
† Ernest L. Ofczarzak
†
and
Gilbert H. Kelm
by
Tricia and Kelly Kelm
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567-9355
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The Norman Family
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By Marie Norman
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC CHURCH
In Loving Memory of †Natalie Vollentine &
Wishing everyone a blessed day
567-7472 Office
Bill & Pam Vollentine
324-7152 Cell
37 Years Experience
602 N. Gray St
Caldwell, TX
567-3273
Linda M. Gaas, Insurance Representative
Catholic Union of Texas, KJT
Life
Annuities
IRA
596-2606 Home 324-7720 Cell
[email protected]
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The sanctuary
candle in our
Church burns for
the glory of God
In Memory
† Milton Charanza
By Geraldine &
Family
In Thanksgiving
of our
Grandchildren
Maesyn, Jake &
Kadie
By Marilyn & Pat
Seymour
155 Hwy 36 S
Caldwell, TX
567-3842
Owned by:
Jim & Agnes Wilde
In Loving Memory of
Billy Keepers, Sr.
&
Bill Keepers, Jr.
By June Keepers
MCManus & Snider
Custom Homes
Jeff McManus
219-3040
Steve Snider
204-1818
Caldwell
Cleaners & Laundry
567-9280
Grand Knight
Pat Morgan
218-0001
Hilberling Packer Services, Inc.
979-716-4838
In Loving Memory of
The Piano Place 979-695-1475
Tuning - Repairs - Moving - Used Piano Available
Samantha Evans - Associate Member,
Piano Technician Guild
St. Mary’S
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6900 C.R. 129
Caldwell, TX 77836
P 979.535.7557
C 979.324.7232
[email protected]
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If you are interested in Dozer - Sand - Backhoe
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[email protected]
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500 OLD SAN ANTONIO ROAD, CALDWELL, TX
Mailing Address: 500 W. OSR, Caldwell, TX 77836
Phone: (979) 567-3667
Fax: (979) 567-0749
Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin
Vollentine’s Garage
Scott Scarmardo, General Manager
778-0904 Office
6097 East S.H. 21
224-3764 Cell
Bryan, TX
Insurance - Annuities - Mortgage Loans
Margaret Polansky 535-8127
Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas - K.J.Z.T.
HOME-FARM-RANCH
In Memory of
In Memory of
Our Fathers
Milady L. Kristof
For her generosity to
St. Mary’s Parish
10/13/1918 - 12/08/2009
“May perpetual light
shine upon her”
4048 FM 2000
Caldwell, TX
406-1555 Mobile
272-3622 Office
† Pedro
†
Oliver
and
Roy Magee
by
G.R. & Yolin Magee
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PASTOR
Father Bernard Hung
[email protected]
December 25, 2016
DEACONS
Samuel Reyes
Ernesto Valenzuela
Glen Wearden
John W. Young, Jr.
The Nativity of the
Lord
PARISH STAFF
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Tina Vavra
SECRETARY
Tasha Pipkin
MATRIMONY
Contact the priest or deacon
at least 6 months prior to the
date of the wedding.
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Mike Hilberling, 716-4838
WE CELEBRATE THE EUCHARIST
Saturday, 6:00 pm
Saturday, 7:30 pm (Spanish)
Sunday, 10:00 am
Wednesday, 8:00 am,
Thursday & Friday, 12:00 Noon;
(Weekday Mass times are subject to change;
see Mass Intentions for date & time)
Reconciliation:
Saturday, 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm
or by appointment
OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesday – Friday
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Email:
[email protected]
Web Page:
www.stmaryscaldwell.com
CLOSED :
Holy days & Holidays
BULLETIN INFORMATION
DEADLINE:
Tuesday, 10:00 am
Must be in writing and submitted
by email, fax or dropped by the office.
BAPTISM
Please contact the Parish
Office for information concerning Baptism.
THE MISSION OF ST. MARY — OUR LADY OF LOURDES
CALDWELL, TEXAS
A PARISH OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
IN THE DIOCESE OF AUSTIN
WE, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. MARY, OUR LADY OF
LOURDES IN CALDWELL, WILL CONTINUE TO PROCLAIM THE
GOOD NEWS THAT JESUS CHRIST IS LORD. WE GO FORTH AS A
SACRAMENTAL PEOPLE TO SERVE THE FAMILY OF GOD, TO
GROW IN OUR FAITH, AND TO PRAY AND WORK FOR PEACE
AND JUSTICE.
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WE DO THIS THROUGH:
ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION IN STEWARDSHIP AND
BY CALLING ALL PARISHIONERS TO SHARE THEIR
TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE.
EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATING OUR
CHILDREN IN THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR FAITH.
RESPECTING THE TEACHINGS OF THE CHURCH AND
OUR CATHOLIC TRADITIONS.
CELEBRATING THE EUCHARIST THROUGH THE LITURGY
AND THE SACRAMENTS.
Saturday, December 24
6:00 pm Mass
† Alicia Gonzalez
† Mary & Adolph Garbs
† Happy Skrabanek
† Rhonda Skrabanek–Trahan
Alford, Schweda & Sansom Families
12:00 Midnight Mass
† Margaret Enrique
† Patsy Enrique
† Juanita Enrique
Sunday, December 25
*No Mass*
Wednesday, December 28
*No 8:00 am Mass*
Thursday, December 29
*No 12:00 Noon Mass*
Friday, December 30
12:00 Noon Mass
† Happy Skarbanek
Saturday, December 31
6:00 pm Mass
† Geraldine Dettling
† Helen A. Dettling
† Edmunda Wendel
† Stephen D. Pullin
7:30 pm Spanish Mass
For the People of Our Parish
Sunday, January 1
10:00 am Mass
Betty & †Eugene Skrabanek
SCHEDULE TO SERVE
Sat., December 31, 6:00 pm
Lector - Elizabeth J.
Altar Servers - Alexa O. & Priscilla O.
Hospitality Team
Hubert & Louemma P. & Pat & Deborah M.
Sat. December 31, 7:30 pm
Lector - Elda N.
Altar Servers - Edith A. & Yohana H.
Extraordinary Ministers
Hilda Q. & Nati R.
Sun., January 1, 10:00 am
Lector - Billy K.
Altar Servers - Maegan S. & Madilyn S.
Hospitality Team
Karl, Sherri & Mason S. & Ines M.
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS
December 18, 2016
Sunday Collection
$3,823.83
GOSPEL MEDITATIONS
The Church provides four sets of prayers and
readings for Christmas. The Mass During the
Night and the Mass at Dawn feature shepherds receiving God’s message from angels
and then proclaiming it to Mary and Joseph
and all others present. This may not seem
overly remarkable except perhaps for the appearance of angels. However, we should take
note of God’s choice to announce the birth of
our Savior to shepherds who were on the
margins of society. They were not thought of
as reputable, trustworthy, or upstanding members of the community. Yet the Gospel states
that all were amazed at God’s message of a
Savior announced by the shepherds. Who do
we disregard because they often do not measure up to our standards? Are our standards
more demanding than God’s? Remember the
Eternal Word chose to take on human flesh,
to be born in a stable and sleep in a feeding
trough. The Bread of Life born in the “House
of Bread” (Bethlehem). Will we truly receive
God’s message of Good News and proclaim it
to all we meet?
PARISH EVENTS
IN OUR PARISH & ELSEWHERE
Christmas gift
Fr. Bernard is offering everyone a Christmas gift, "Resisting
Happiness,” a book written by Matthew Kelly. May it inspire us to live our lives as Jesus' disciples with purpose and
meaning. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Sunday, December 25
Merry Christmas
Tuesday, January 3
Bulletin Deadline, 10:00 am
New Year’s Mass Schedule
Saturday, December 31st, 2016
St. Mary - 6:00 pm (English)
St. Mary - 7:30 pm (Spanish)
Holy Rosary - No Mass
Sunday, January 1st, 2016
Holy Rosary - 8:00 am
St. Mary - 10:00 am
Condolences
Trinidad Rubio, passed away on Saturday,
December 17th. As a parish we share the
pain of the loss of Trinidad with his family.
May God grant eternal happiness to Trinidad and comfort to his family.
Condolences
Nelda Divin, sister of Dorman Pullin
passed away on Friday, December 16th. As
a parish we share the pain of the loss of
Nelda with her family. May God grant eternal happiness to Nelda and comfort to her
family.
Condolences
Joan Charanza passed away on Sunday,
December 18th. As a parish we share the
pain of the loss of Joan with her family.
May God grant eternal happiness to Joan
and comfort to her family.
Parish Office Closure
The Parish Office will be closed December
26th - January 2nd in observance of the
Christmas and New Years holidays. We
will reopen on January 3rd at 8:00 am.
We wish you and your family a very Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Please pray for the spiritual, mental, and physical needs of our parish, especially for the following: Charles Bachmann, Glenn Brinkman, Frances Broaddus, Kellan Carnline, Jake Cedidla, Jake Chapman, Gene Chmelar, Darlene Collins, Rayann Ford, Valaria Gaucin, Janet Halpin, Henrietta Hein, Chris Jadlowski, Beverly & Raymond Kazmir, Amy Kocurek, Rita Kovar, Gatlin Kling, Jeff Krueger, Dorothy Kubelka, Stella Kebecka, Joseph Kudlacek, Bonnie Loehr, Jimmy
Lopez, Valerie Lopez, Stephanie Marmor, Robin Matus, The Muslow Family, Cindy Muzny, Dorothy Muzny, Josefa Olivarez, Lori Olivarez, Geraldine Pivonka, Elizabeth Piwonka, Mike Revilla, Dan Robertson, Guadalupe Rosas, Jr., Antone
& Joann Schrader, Ronnie Sebesta, Jo Seibert, Jill Seibert, Elizabeth Tarnowski, Patricia Tarnowski, Mike Turner, Lalo &
Vicky Urias, David Valigura, Lana Vykukal, Tom Warren & their families. Persons remain on this list for 4 weeks, unless other arrangements are made with Parish office; to renew your listing on the Prayer List contact the office at
567-3667.
Please Pray for our honored loved ones serving in the military & their families! Victor Amaya, Delores Burkhalter Otte, Brian Goss, Cooper C. Hott - Jasper, Robert Paul Kochert, Chris Matos, Adam Perry, Shawn Earl Phallan, Thomas
Polansky, II, Mallorie Rathjen, Trevor Rathjen, James Revilla, Jr., Bruce Skrabanek, Matthew Telg, Kevin Wilcox, and
Christian Wolz.
 PLEASE Pray for OUR MILITARY MEN & WOMEN 
MASS SCHEDULE
POLKA DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF
FRENSTAT RECREATION CENTER
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2017
7:00 PM TO 11:00 PM
Weekday Mass
THE
KITCHEN
OPENS AT 6:00 PM
Fr. Bernard is going to take a few days off after Christmas.
SERVING
THE
FAMOUS
FRENSTAT HAMBURGERS
There will not be weekday Masses December 27th - 29th.
DANCE
BENEFITS
THE
DIOCESE OF AUSTIN
There will be Mass at Noon on Friday, December 30th.
CLERGY RETIREMENT FUND
SPONSORED BY KJT SOCIETY #12 OF FRENSTAT
Appreciation
TICKETS ARE $10.00 PER PERSON AND WILL BE
Fr. Bernard would like to thank everyone who sent Christ- SOLD AT THE DOOR. NO CHARGE FOR CHILDREN 12
mas cards, gifts, and offered prayers for him in this beautiful
OR YOUNGER.
season. May God bless you for your care and generosity.
The Poinsettia's that decorate our Parish this Christmas are
donated, In loving memory of… In honor of…
2017 Contribution Envelopes
and In Thanksgiving of…
The 2017 contribution envelopes are available for pick up
on the table at the entrance of the parish. The new system Alford Family, Schweda Family, & Sansom Family
that went into place January 2016 tracks envelope usage and
By Hal & Mary Lou Alford
does not issue labels for the envelope numbers that have not † Adrien Drouilhet
By Adrien & Pat Drouilhet
been used during the year. If you do not see your box of † Gladys Drouilhet
By Adrien & Pat Drouilhet
envelopes and feel that this maybe an error in our system † Joe F. Piwonka
By Adrien & Pat Drouilhet
please contact the parish office. If your donations are via Elizabeth Piwonka
By Adrien & Pat Drouilhet
Bank draft you will not have a box of envelopes since your Deceased Members of the Enrique Family
By Sarah Enrique
check is mailed to us by the Bank. We have you in the sysBy Joe Esparza
tem, but it is tracked differently than the envelopes. We † Patsy Esparza
† Sue Esparza
By Joe Esparza
thank you for your continued support of our parish.
† Carl Esparza
By Joe Esparza
†
Jim
&
Helen
Penman
By
Eddie
& Carol Gaas
VFW Blood Drive
†
Joe
&
Lydia
Gaas
By
Eddie
& Carol Gaas
The VFW is sponsoring a blood drive on Tuesday, January
†
Ernest
L.
Ofczarzak
By
Tricia
Kelm
&
Julie
Eubanks
10th, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. You may schedule an appoint†
Jimmie
E.
Kruger
By
Evelyn
Kruger
&
Family
ment by visiting the redcrossblood.org and search for keyDeceased
Members
of
the
Henio
&
Pabla
Martinez
Family
word caldwellisd or by calling Franklin Karasek at 979-777By The Martinez Family
9808. The need is constant, the gratification is instant, Give
† Julia Martinez & † Trina Alvarez By The Martinez Family
Blood!
† Victor & Marcelina Martinez
By The Martinez Family
† Mary & Charles Valerian
By Dorothy Muzny
Save the Date - January 20-21, 2017
Kaylee, MaryAnn, Emma, Ella & Lily By Dorothy Muzny
Join us at the RED-C Family Retreat: “Becoming a Holy † Julia & Charles Kostelka & † Frances & Charles ValeriFamily Keeping Jesus in our Midst” January 20-21, 2017 at an
By Dorothy Muzny
St. Anthony’s Parish cost is $25/family. Lunch and babysit- Deceased Members of the Slovak & Norman Families
ting provided. Separate sessions for children and teens KeyBy Marie Norman
note speakers are Taylor Schroll, Marcel Lejeune, Pam † J.C. “Jake” Sablatura, † John & Rosie Sablatura &
Marvin and Deacon Andy Perrone. Families of all shapes † Julius & Anna Pokorny
By Barbara Sablatura
and sizes are invited to join other families for talks, breakout † James & Lillie Sebesta & † John & Marie Srubar
sessions, activities and prayers as we all grow closer to each By Pat & Marilyn Seymour
Maesyn, Jake & Kadie
By Pat & Marilyn Seymour
other and our Lord. Register at redcradio.org/retreat.
† Francisco Martinez
By Angela & Ruben Silva
†
Micaela
Martinez
By Angela & Ruben Silva
Feast of the Holy Family Second Collection
†
Tomasa
Martinez
By Angela & Ruben Silva
On the weekend of December 31, 2016 and January 1, 2017
†
Lupe
Luna
By Joann & Angela Silva
we will have a special collection for the feast of the Holy
†
Romana
Aguilar
By Joann & Angela Silva
Family to support family and pro-life activities in the Dio†
Eugene
Skrabanek
By Betty Skrabanek
cese of Austin. These include: Annunciation Maternity
†
Frank,
Betty
&
Margaret
Kubelka
By Betty Skrabanek
Home in Georgetown, Our Lady of the Angels Maternity
†
Walter
J.
&
Rosie
Hovorak
&
†
Paul
&
Alma Valigura
Shelter in Temple and the diocesan Office of Pro-life ActivBy Larry & Janet Valigura
ities. Please be generous in your support of this most worthy
† Francis & Virginia Henricks
cause.
By Henricks & Wehling Families
† Kelly B. Wehling Hardie
By Henricks & Wehling Families