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Saint Mary’s Catholic Church
Victoria, Texas
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 7, 2021
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Clergy and Staff
. Pastor: Fr. Kristopher Fuchs - frkristopher@victoriadiocese.org
Pastoral Assistant: Dcn. Jim Koenig - jkoenig@stmvictoria.org .
Pastoral Assistant: Dcn. Richard Evans - evansra@stmvictoria.org
Resident Seminarian: Ryan Kapavik - ryankapavik@yahoo.com .
Secretary: Cathy Fojtik - sec@stmvictoria.org .
Accounting: Heather Zamykal - hzamykal@stmvictoria.org .
. CCD: Diana Starnes - ccd@stmvictoria.org
www.stmvictoria.org
Physical Address: 402 South Main Street Victoria, TX 77901-8123 Phone: 361-573-4328
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2448 Victoria, TX 77902-2448 Fax: 361-573-4308
New to St. Mary’s The Sacrament of
Welcome! Please call or come Matrimony
by the parish office to let us Congratulations on your
know you are here. You can engagement! We are happy to
register online at assist you in preparing for
www.stmvictoria.org Holy Matrimony. Please
schedule an appointment to
The Sacrament of meet with Fr. Kristopher at
Baptism least 6 months before the de-
sired wedding date to begin
For Children not yet in school: preparing.
Contact the parish office to
inquire about baptizing your The Sacrament of
child. Parents and godparents
will meet with Fr. Kristopher
Confirmation
to prepare for the celebration. For high schoolers:
Godparents from another Preparation is completed
parish can participate in a through our CCD program,
baptism class at their own Catholic School or through
parish. Baptisms are the home. CCD meets on
scheduled at a mutually Wednesdays from 6:00—7:15
agreeable time. pm in the Activity Center.
For those in school (age 5-18): For adults:
Contact Diana Starnes to Contact Fr. Kristopher
enroll in our CCD program.
For Adults: The Anointing
Contact Fr. Kristopher to of the Sick
enquire about RCIA (Rite of Please call the parish office
Christian Initiation for and ask for a priest. If it is an
Adults). emergency at a hospital and a
Mass Schedule
priest from St. Mary’s is un-
Saturday 4:00 pm available, ask the nurse to call
Holy Communion to Sunday 8:00 am the Catholic chaplain.
the Homebound 10:30 am
Please contact the parish Monday - Friday 12:05 pm Bulletin News
office to make arrangements. Please have any information
We are happy to resume Confessions for the parish bulletin in by
bringing Holy Communion to After all Masses: noon on Monday. Contact
the Homebound after the Monday - Saturday Cathy at sec@stmvictoria.org
COVID disruptions. and upon request or call 361-573-4328.
View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH - VICTORIA, TEXAS February 7, 2021
This Week at St. Mary’s Offertory Gifts
Saturday, February 6 Memorial of Saint Paul Miki and January 26– February 1
11:00 am Nuells Baptism Companions, Martyrs Sunday Collection……...$6,681.00
4:00 pm Vigil Mass Mass Intention: Danny Innocenti † On-line giving.....………..$1,095.00
5:00 pm Confessions Robert J. Moore Jr. † Total………....................$7,776.00
Sunday, February 7 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am Sunday Mass Mass Intention: Fr. Tony Mensah † Amount needed weekly
Dr. Tom Moscatelli † to meet budget: $8,085.00
10:30 am Sunday Mass Mass Intention: People of the Parish
1:00 pm Briscoe Baptism Mass Attendance
Monday, February 8 Mon. of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time The Presentation of the Lord
12:05 pm Daily Mass Mass Intention: Virginia Morris Johnston †
12:30 pm Confessions Sat., Jan. 30th at 4:00 pm………114
2:00 pm Altar Society Meeting Sun., Jan. 31st at 8:00 am……….89
Sun., Jan. 31st at 10:30 am ……112
Tuesday, February 9 Tues. of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time Total………..…...........................315
7:00 am - 7:00 pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel
12:05 pm Daily Mass Mass Intention: Donald Kubicek † THANK YOU FOR
12:30 pm Confessions SUPPORTING THE MISSION
3:00 - 4:30 pm Divine Mercy Cenacle in the Chapel OF THE CHURCH
3:30 - 5:00 pm St. Vincent de Paul Food Distribution - Annex Porte-cochère
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm A Basic Course in the Catholic Faith (RCIA) Contributions can be made
Wednesday, February 10 Memorial of St. Scholastica, Virgin through our website:
12:05 pm Daily Mass Mass Intention: Gwendolyn Clark † stmvictoria.org
12:30 pm Confessions
or by mail to:
6:00 pm CCD Classes -1st Communion and Confirmation Students Only
Thursday, February 11 Thurs. of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time P.O. Box 2448
9:00 am- 2:00 pm Quilt and Craft Corner in the Annex Victoria, TX 77902
12:05 pm Daily Mass Mass Intention: Glen Bone †
12:30 pm Confessions or dropped off in the secure
mailbox at the parish office.
Friday, February 12 Fri. of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time
7:00 am - 7:00 pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel
12:05 pm Daily Mass Mass Intention: Jim Culak † The Sanctuary Candle
12:30 pm Confessions No Sponsor this Week
Saturday, February 13 Sat of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time The Adoration Candles
4:00 pm Vigil Mass Mass Intention: Helen Janak † in the chapel burns this week
5:00 pm Confessions Ernest, Irma & Jimmy Innocenti † in memory of
Sunday, February 14 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Bernice Tipton
8:00 am Sunday Mass Mass Intention: Gilbert Wendel † by
Daniel Vrana † Patrick Tipton
10:30 am Sunday Mass Mass Intention: People of the Parish
† symbol indicates the deceased
The Candle
in Commemoration of
the Deceased
The Flowers in the Sanctuary in the chapel burns this week
this weekend are given in loving memory of in memory of
George Boedeker
Rosemarie and Katie Pagel by
by Fredline Pagel Margaret Boedeker
Fr. Kristopher on Retreat
Monday, February 8th - Friday, February 12
Each year, priests are required to make a spiritual retreat. Fr. Kristopher will be on his retreat this week from
Monday through Friday. Please keep him and the other priests in your prayers as they renew their closeness with
the Lord. For pastoral needs, please contact the parish office.
View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thank you! 2021 Parish Festival
Thank you to everyone who made the Raffle Ticket Winners
parish festival a great success! Many of 1. $1,000.00 Visa Gift Card— Susie Stevens
our parishioners and friends came 2. $500.00 Visa Gift Card— Randy Gumm
together to make the festival safely 3. $500.00 Visa Gift Card— Ronnie Otto
happen under the unique, current 4. $500.00 Visa Gift Card— Emil Svatek
circumstances. Again, thank you! 5. $500.00 Visa Gift Card— Precious Arruda
6. $500.00 Visa Gift Card— Johnny Varela
A financial report on the festival will be 7. $300.00 Visa Gift Card— Selena Ortiz
presented to the parish in the coming 8. $300.00 Visa Gift Card— Lori Delgado
9. $300.00 Visa Gift Card— Mary Gonzales
weeks.
10. $300.00 Visa Gift Card— David & Denise Carter
11. $300.00 HEB Gift Card— Kenneth Janak
Nazareth Convent Video 12. $250.00 Visa Gift Card— Kenneth Janak
13. $250.00 Visa Gift Card— Alisa Kalina
Go to stmvictoria.org/nazareth-convent 14. $200.00 Visa Gift Card— Mary Porter
to see the video on the Nazareth Con- 15. $200.00 Visa Gift Card— Joe Lee Evans
vent that was presented at the parish 16. $200.00 Visa Gift Card— Phillip Gonzalez
festival. 17. $150.00 Visa Gift Card— Pam Elkins
18. $150.00 Visa Gift Card— Marcia Nieto
19. $100.00 Visa Gift Card— Joe Rainosek
20. $100.00 Visa Gift Card— Margaret Kubicek
21. $100.00 Visa Gift Card— Richard Innocenti
22. $100.00 Visa Gift Card— Greg Leopold
23. $100.00 Visa Gift Card— Doris Kline
24. $100.00 Visa Gift Card— Jamey & Farah Janak
25. $100.00 Visa Gift Card— Thomas Copeland
26. $100.00 Visa Gift Card— Margaret Janak
27. $100.00 Visa Gift Card— Charles Schaar
28. $100.00 Visa Gift Card— Richard Bures
29. $100.00 Visa Gift Card— Diane Crabtree
30. $100.00 Visa Gift Card— Lisa Pagel
A big thank you to Glenn Hunter and 31. $100.00 Visa Gift Card— Libby Ramrirez
Leslie Book for their work in making the 32. $100.00 Visa Gift Card— Edmund Wagner
video! 33. $100.00 Visa Gift Card— Kenneth Janak
Altar Society Meeting
This Monday, February 8th at 2:00 pm
St. Mary’s Altar Society will have their regular meeting this Monday, February 8th at 2:00 pm in the Activity
Center. There are many ways that you can help the parish through the Altar Society. For more information, con-
tact Evelyn Dierlam at 578-3740.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel
Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
St. Mary’s has exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:00 am - 7:00
pm. The chapel is also available for private prayer with the Reserved Sacrament on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Thursdays from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm. Contact the parish office to obtain the code to enter. If you are interested in
signing up for a regular hour of adoration, contact Cindy Brewer at 361-571-6510.
View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH - VICTORIA, TEXAS February 7, 2021
Bring Your Palms
We will collect blessed palms next weekend in preparation for Ash Wednesday.
Baskets will be available in the church to leave your palms.
A Basic Course in the Catholic Faith
This Tuesday, February 9th at 7:00 pm
Fr. Kristopher Fuchs is leading a basic course in the Catholic Faith this year at St. Mary’s in the Parish Hall. This
course is for adults who would like to become Catholic or complete their Sacraments of Initiation (First Holy
Communion, Confirmation) as well as for Catholics who would just like to study the basics of the Catholic Faith.
At this time, we are studying the Sacraments. Come and check it out!
Second Collection for Church in Central and Eastern Europe
Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Next week, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This collection supports
the Church in over 20 countries, many of which are still struggling to recover in the aftermath of Soviet rule.
Funds from this collection support pastoral care, catechesis, building renovations, and seminary formation. Your
support restores the Church and builds the future in this region. Please prayerfully consider how you can support
the collection next week. More information can be found at www.usccb.org/ccee.
Choosing to Love Retreat
February 12-14, 2021
Looking for a Special Way to Rekindle the Spark in Your Marriage?
Choosing to L.O.V.E. is a retreat for married couples seeking to enrich their marital commitment, by focus-
ing on what brought their covenant into existence their marriage vows.
Father Gary Janak, along with several married couples, will hold this retreat
for married couples at the Spiritual Renewal Center, on February 12 - 14,
2021. The cost for the retreat is $275.00 per couple, which includes lodging,
food and materials. We are now accepting applications for registration. Space
is limited, so contact Jenny Vincent at jvincent@olvcathedral.org to ensure a
spot.
Diocese of Victoria Men’s Gathering
Saturday, February 20 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Bishop Brendan Cahill will be joined by Father Mitch Pacwa, SJ: EWTN Personality, and Sam Meier: speaker,
author, counselor at the Diocese of Victoria Men’s Gathering at the Cathedral Center in Victoria. In following
COVID-19 safety protocols, capacity will be limited to 250 participants, so purchase your ticket soon before space
runs out! Each ticket is just $25, and the fifth ticket is free. Online registration is simple and easy at
www.victoriadiocese.org/arise.
The Emmaus Center provides individual, marital and family counseling services from a
Catholic perspective. The counseling staff are Licensed Professional Counselors and
Registered Interns who devote themselves to assisting those in need regardless of their
religious affiliation, gender, race, or age. To schedule any appointments or for
information call (361) 212-0830 or visit https://www.emmauscounselingcenter.com
View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.comFifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Artwork on the Front Cover
Today we hear of Simon’s mother-in-law who was sick with a great fever. Jesus commanded the sickness to leave
and the sickness was healed so quickly that she was able to immediately resume household duties such as serving
food to the guests. She went straight back to her ordinary, humble tasks after being healed. In the ancient world,
fever was treated as a distinct illness and not just considered to be the symptom of various illnesses. Whilst
healing took place in the literal sense as described in the Gospel, the essence of the reading lies in the importance
to intercede for others in their need (just like Jesus was brought to the house by Simon), whilst realizing we all
are all among the sick too.
Today’s painting by John Bridges, shows the influence of the ‘Nazarenes’, a group of pious German and Austrian
painters active near Rome during Bridges’ stay there. The Nazarenes had a great fascination with Italian
Renaissance art and painted primarily highly religious subjects set in classical compositions. Bridges was mainly
known as portrait painter, but here we see a rather unusual full composition he did: Jesus is healing the woman
(one straight line from Christ’s head to his hand, to the sick woman’s hands, to the lady’s hand who cares for
her), Simon Peter is looking on as do some of the other apostles (painted with halos), a young lady kneels as she
recognizes Christ’s miracle, crowds are seen gathering on the right for Christ to do more healing…
The sick mother-in-law is healed, yes, but that also directly impacts all the other figures in the painting. Healing
affects the community directly. As she was healed, she didn’t just relish in her own personal enjoyment of being
healed; no, she could serve her guests and community again… and so she did…
Year of The Family
February
Bishop Cahill has announced a special Year of the Family! You are invited to join in monthly themes where we
will explore an area of our faith and participate in activities that will help us to Pray, Eat, and Play together.
For the Month of February: Universal: Jesus Welcomes All
Lent is a time for all to turn to Jesus, including us! Sometimes in life, we can get distracted from God. Lent is a
great time to re-focus on what’s really important – faith, family and freedom from sin or anything that prevents
us from being who we are called to be as children of God.
Pray:
1. Pray one Our Father every time you hear about or experience an injustice.
2. Ask God what He would like for you to do to draw closer to Him during Lent.
3. Make a plan to get to confession during Lent – maybe even before the penance service!
4. Offer a prayer to your guardian angel before you go to sleep.
5. Encourage the men in your family to attend the diocesan men’s gathering on February 20th! Information &
registration online: www.victoriadiocese.org/arise
Eat:
1. Fast from sweets for one day as a family, as a sacrifice for others. Fasting is a key aspect of Lent.
2. Ask each person at the table to share their favorite part of the day.
3. Think of a creative way to share a meal with someone else. Maybe a Facetime meal together, maybe donating
to a food bank, maybe making a bag of goodies to give to someone in need.
Prayer after Meals:
We give you thanks, almighty God, for all your benefits, who loves and reigns for ever and ever.
Amen. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Play:
1. Don’t give up on your New Year’s Resolutions – especially those that bring you closer to God!
2. Go for a 10-15 minute walk outside.
3. Pick a boardgame and play it with your family. By yourself? Call a friend or family member and catch up!
4. Research your baptism date and mark it on the calendar. Make plans to celebrate it like you would your birth-
day!
5. Share a positive message of God’s love on a post-it note for someone to see!
6. Invite someone to Mass! Even if they have to sit socially distanced from your family, remind them that Jesus
welcomes all!
7. Download the new “DOV Family Podcast” on your favorite podcast app. Also available on YouTube. Weekly
uplifting episodes for families!
Want More? Visit www.victoriadiocese.org
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