St.

Margaret of Cortona Parish

St. Vincent De Paul

Thrift Store
Big Lake, Texas

SUMMER TIME DAYS Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Christianity is not about ideas, but about deeds inspired by love.
Blessed Frederic Ozanam (18131853),
lay founder of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, servant of the poor.

St. Thomas Church

110 HWY 67
Rankin, TX 79778

St. Margaret of Cortona Church

107 E 1st St, Big Lake, TX 76932 St. Francis of Assisi Church
Ph: 325-884-3221; Fax: 325-307-0491
500 S. Blaton
www.stmargaretbiglake.com
Iraan, TX 79744
Email: santamargareta@aol.com

Seminarian of the month

Reginald Odima

3rd Year Theology at

Assumption Seminary
Birthday: September 06, 1989
From: Nairobi, Kenya,
Fort Worth, TX
Favorite Food: All Kinds
Loves to play all sports

Mission Statement
We, the people of God, are called by the Sacrament
of Baptism, to proclaim the Good News, to minister
to others and to be united as a family.
We are committed to proclaim the Good news of
Jesus Christ to all, that we attain the Kingdom of
God.

Nosotros, la gente de Dios, somos llamados con el

Sacramento del Bautismo, proclamar la Buena Nueva,
servir a otros y ser unidos como una familia.
Somos sometidos a proclamar la palabra a todos de
Cristo Jesus para que todos puedamos obtener el
Reino de Dios.

PRAY FOR REGGIE!

Mass Schedules
PARISH STAFF
Parish Priest
Fr. Prem Thumma
Secretary
Rose Mary Pea

St. Margaret, Big Lake

Saturday: Vigil Mass 7:00 PM
(English)
Sunday: 11:30 AM (Spanish)
Mon.-Thurs & Sat.: 8:30 AM
Friday during Lent: 6:00 PM
Confessions

Business Manager
Marguerite Reeves

Big lake: W eek days: 8:15 AM

Saturday - 6:00 PM
Iraan :
S un day - 9:25 AM
Rankin:
Su nday - 7:40 AM

Adult Ministry
Fr. Prem Thumma
CRE / Youth Ministry
Sarah Rodriguez
Trish Soto
RCIA Coordinator
Fr. Prem Thumma
*************************
CRE for Iraan
Debbie Ramirez
*************************
Parish Office Hours
Tuesday through Thursday
9:00 am. through 12:00 pm.

St. Thomas
Rankin
Sunday 8:00 AM
(Bilingual)

St. Francis
Iraan
Sunday 9:30 AM
(Bilingual)

432.563.2335

6210 Lovington Highway

Hobbs, NM 88240

10210 Highway 191

Midland, TX 79707

Community outreach
Nursing Home, B ig Lak e
1st Tuesday of the month 9:00 AM
Jail Ministry, Rankin
1st Saturday of the month 9:00 AM

MINISTRY CONTACTS for BIG LAKE

Altar Servers:
Baptismal Prep:
Eucharistic Ministers:
Homebound Communion:
Adult Ministry
Lectors:
CCD:
Money Counters:
Ushers:
Choir:
Youth:

Julie Flores: 325-812-6264

Fr. Prem: 432-242-1371
Linda Ortiz: 325-884-3515
Lalo Soto: 325 884-3610
Rosemary Pena: 325-450-3495
Fr. Prem: 432-242-1371
Sarah Rodriguez
Marguerite Reeves: 325-884-3419
Pete Vargas Jr: 325-315-2093
Raquel Garcia: 432-301-0435
Trish Soto: 325-226-3839

CCD:

Debbie Ramirez: 432-202-0391

(Iraan)

575.492.7777

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Bring by a business card.
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Whoever wishes to be first among you must be your slave. (Mt 20:27)

Welcome Guests and Visitors: Were so glad that youre here

and invite you to join us in thanksgiving for Gods action in our lives. Our

goal is to provide a spiritual home where all are welcome, where the healing,
reconciling, liberating love of God flows through us to all people. In this way,
we believe that the Church is the sacrament of Gods saving presence in the
world.

Reflecting on Gods Word

Its said that we never really grow up until both of our parents have died.
I suspect that most who have had to walk that path recognize some truth
there. So when the Gospel advises us to turn our back on father and
mother and family and even on ourselvesmaybe its not about rejecting but about becoming able to live the gospel more maturely, about releasing our grip on the past and growing up. Maybe letting go of childish
things is the cost and also the wisdom of the God who waits patiently for
us. One of lifes tasks, it seems, is to learn the balancing act between loving without possessiveness and relinquishing without indifference or
abandonment. In truth, perhaps we never really learn to balance the
two. We mostly lean in the direction opposite where we are at the time,
until we suspect we may have leaned too far and switch directions. Its a
wisdom we come to thats worthwhile for parenting but also for marriage and ones profession and growing old and just about everything
else that life serves up. This balancing is also at the heart of faith and
discipleship. Its how we come to recognize the hand of God in our lives,
by living in such a way that God has the freedom to rearrange the pieces
and so bring us to fuller life. Its the wisdom that teaches us how to be a
disciple but also the sort of discipleship that brings us to wisdom. Its
also the light shining forth in todays reading from the book of Wisdom.
Rev. Joseph J. Juknialis World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Living Gods Word

Renounce your possessions, the Gospel insists (Luke 14:33). We cant
say that we always have. Rather, it seems that weve often done more
accumulating than renouncing. And yet each accumulation may have
made room for one more way of being made new as the disciples we all
are called to become.
Copyright 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Fill us at daybreak with your kindness, that we may shout for joy and gladness
all our days. Psalm 90:14

CAMBIO DE ACTITUD

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

Las lecturas de hoy nos

sugieren repensar nuestra
actitud y nuestro comportamiento. El pasaje del libro
de la Sabidura nos recuerda
que, en lo que se refiere a
entender, aun la persona
ms sabia apenas toca la superficie de las cosas. En la
provocativa y breve carta de
san Pablo a Filemn, el
apstol lo elogia por entender el orden social que incluye la esclavitud y por
tratar bien a Onsimo.
Luego Pablo le da la noticia.
Le dice que Onsimo es
ahora cristiano y debe
tratarlo como tal como un
hermano, igual a l. Qu
pensara Filemn? El Evangelio de hoy nos dice que si
vamos a seguir a Jess,
debemos planearlo seriamente. Y cuando creamos
que ya estamos listos, estar
dispuestos a aceptar que
nuestros planes nunca son
suficientes.

In recent years, there has been remarkable progress in drawing persons with disabilities into full
celebration. Now it is generally accepted that worship places need accommodations such as ramps
or elevators, large-print materials for those who
are sight-impaired, and perhaps even an assisted
hearing system or signing in American Sign Language. American Sign Language is not merely
English translated into movement, but a distinct
language with its own grammar, syntax (word order), and vocabulary. For this reason, the American Catholic bishops have approved American
Sign Language (ASL) as an official language of the
liturgy. Celebrating liturgy in our own language
(the vernacular) means that liturgy must be accessible to all languages and cultures. The fact that
Mass is celebrated this weekend in some places in
total silence, but with the full participation of deaf
people praising God in the movements of their
hands, and sometimes even with a priest who is
deaf, is nothing less than the Church being faithful
to the image of Jesus, who made the deaf hear and
the mute speak. Remember too that deafness is an
invisible disability, and that there may well be
people in your parish who are quietly yearning for
Mass to be signed for them in ASL.

Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

Por la maana scianos de tu misericordia, y toda nuestra vida ser

alegra y jbilo.

Salmo 90 (89):14

ATTITUDE CHANGE
Todays readings ask us to re-think our attitudes and ways.
The passage from the book of Wisdom reminds us that, when
it comes to understanding, even the wisest person barely
scrapes the surface of things. In Pauls provocative little letter
to Philemon, the apostle praises Philemon for his understanding of the social order which included slaveryand for his
good treatment of Onesimus. Then Paul goes on to drop his
bombshell. He tells Philemon that Onesimus is now a Christian and should be treated as suchas a brother, an equal.
What was Philemon to think? Todays Gospel tells us that if
we are to follow Jesus, we must do some serious planning.
Then, once all our planning is complete, we have to be willing
to accept the fact that our plans are never enough.
Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

Whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant . (Mt 20:26a)

James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
En 1976 un grupo de madres argentinas comenz
una vigilia silenciosa en frente de las oficinas gubernamentales en la Plaza de Mayo. Vestan de
negro, con un pauelo blanco en la cabeza y
protestaban la desaparicin de sus hijos. Poco a
poco esta protesta de madres se fue expandiendo
a El Salvador y otros pases donde agentes del gobierno hacan desaparecer a los que obraban por
la justicia y el bienestar del pueblo. En Latinoamrica la Virgen de los Dolores que viste de negro y
llora la muerte de su hijo quien estaba en la flor de
la vida se ha transformado en la Madre de los Desaparecidos. Ella acompaa silenciosamente en la
protesta de tanta latina que ha perdido hijos,
maridos y hermanos a autoridades injustas o cobardes. La vigilia de las Madres de la Plaza de
Mayo termin en enero de 2006 cuando por fin se
encontraron con un gobierno que busca los desaparecidos con ellas. Lamentablemente en muchos lugares las madres de los desaparecidos
todava no pueden contar con las autoridades civiles. Con ellas Mara se une en protesta silenciosa.
Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright J. S.
Paluch Co.

SAT, Sept. 3 St. Gregory the Great

8:30 a.m. For Becky & Potsi Botello for healing
7:00 p.m. For the Pea Family
SUN, Sept. 4 (23nd Sunday)
8:00 a.m. (Rankin) For all Parishioners
9:30 a.m. (Iraan) For an end to Abortion
11:30 a.m. For families who are separated by
unforgiveness
MON, Sept. 5
8:30 a.m. +Reyes & Pedro Rangel
TUE, Sept. 6 Care Center
8:30 a.m. +Bartolo Sanchez
WED, Sept. 7
8:30 a.m. For +Mercy Narvaez
THU, Sept. 8 The Nativity of the blessed
Virgin Mary
8:30 a.m. For +Mercy Narvaez
FRI, Sept. 9 St. Peter Claver
8:30 a.m. +Mercy Narvaez
SAT, Sept. 10 (BVM)
8:30 a.m. For Families here at SMC
7:00 p.m. For families struggling with marriages,
finances and health problems
SUN, Sept. 11 (24th Sunday)
8:00 a.m. (Rankin) For all Youth
9:30 a.m. (Iraan) For the Parishioners
11:30 a.m. For +Mercy Narvaez
POPES PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST

Universal: Sports
That sports may be an opportunity for friendly encounters between peoples and may contribute to
peace in the world.

Evangelization: Living the Gospel

That Christians may live the Gospel, giving witness to
faith, honesty, and love of neighbor.
Ministry Assignments
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Altar Servers: Skyler, Mason
Greeter: Steve Zuberbueler
Reader: Brenda Schneeman
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Altar Servers: Isidr o, Addison
Greeter: Julie Flores Reader: Sylvia Martinez
Choir: Alianza

Join a ministry and know the joy of serving Christ.

TREASURE STEWARDSHIP
Aug 28, 2016
St. Margaret
St. Francis
Budget to Actual`
Budget to Actual
Week of 8/28/2016 $2,431.00
Week of 8/28/2016 $ 354.00
Weekly goal
$ 3,050.96
Weekly goal
$ 381.15
Keep Praying!
$ -519.96
Keep Praying!
$ -27.00
Envelope Receipts
Loose Plate
TOTAL
2nd Collection

$ 2,030.00
$ 401.00
$ 2,431.00
$ .00

St. Thomas
Budget to Actual
Week of 8/28/2016 $ 301.00
Weekly goal
$ 361.53
Keep Praying!
$ -60.53

Envelope Receipts
Loose Plate
TOTAL
2nd Collection
Envelope Receipts
Loose Plate
TOTAL
2nd Collection

$ 270.00
$ 84.00
$ 354.00
$ .00
$ 285.00
$ 12.00
$ 301.00
$ .00

May God bless you for you generosity.

Financial reports are available in the parish office.

MASS INTENTION REQUESTS

For all requests for Mass Intentions

please contact the parish office.
INTENCIONES DE MISAS
Intenciones de Misas:
por favor contacte la oficina parroquial.
To Schedule a Baptism
Parents please call the office to schedule your childs baptism. You will need to bring in the babys birth certificate
from the county, the godparents confirmation certificates,
proof of baptism prep classes, and if the godparents are
married, a copy of their church marriage certificate.
Para programar una Bautismo
Padres, por favor llame a la oficina para programar el bautismo de su hijo. Usted tendr que traer el certificado de
nacimiento del beb de la comarca, los certificados de confirmacin de los padrinos', prueba de clases de preparacin
para el bautismo , y si los padrinos son casados, una copia
de su certificado de matrimonio de la iglesia.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP

New to the parish? Please register

at the Parish Office. If you move,
kindly let us know.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT in Big Lake

2016-2017 CCD YEAR BEGINS

First day of CCD is September 7th
K-5 will be 5:30-6:30 p.m.
6-12 grades 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Adoration is held the First Friday of

every month. Be on the look out for
the new sing up sheet which will be
posted on our Announcement Board
in the Church Foyer.

Registration for RCIA 20162017 is open.

For Whom?

All adults who are not baptized or those

from other Christian denominations who are interested in
becoming Catholics or who want know more about the catholic faith. Please contact the parish office.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Parents must be registered in the

Parish. Sponsors must be practicing
Catholics. Please call the Parish Office
to register. First-time parents must
attend a class. Please contact Fr. Prem
for more information. Baptisms are
celebrated on the first Sunday of each
month after the 11:30 a.m. mass.

Classes begin on September 21st, 2016.

Time: Wednesdays7:30pm8:30pm

The Finding of the True Cross

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Parish couples planning to be married
must make arrangements with the Parish
Office at least six months prior to the intended date of marriage.

SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING

It is an obligation of all, not just Christians, to care for the weak and sick
members of our community. Family
members, neighbors and friends who
have sick/weak or home bound persons
are encouraged to call the parish office
during office hours or the priests' residence in cases of emergency for visitation. Do not hesitate to call the priest in
case of serious illness, injury, or in danger of death. Call 432-242-1371

prayer request

Jocelyn, Josh Hernandez, Gilbert Ramirez, Sue McAnaly , Pablo Hernandez, Ray Villarreal Jr.,
Sol & Yamilette Esquivel, Debora Reeves, Miguel Gonzales, Amanda Levario, Maria Barrera, Alfredo Jr. Soto,
Enedina Pea Ortiz, Aurelio Aguilar, Sr., Brenda Galindo, Jacob Pea, Susie Vargas,
Rey Reyes, Jesus Maldonado, Olivia Soliz, Francisca Sanchez

Pray for the sick in the Communities of St. Thomas & St Francis

Linda Nelson Trujillo, Avery, Ramos, Alfredo Sosa, Frank Vela Sr., Sonia Gonzalez.
Danny Gonzalez, Elsa Montes, Monica Gonzalez, Ann Gonzalez, Gail Halfman, Juan Francisco Barrera

Pray for our Soldiers

Aaron Trojacek, Edward Vargas, John Galindo, Steven Carrasco, Tony Davis, Elizabeth Castillo Cardoza, Ricky
Gomez, Jesse Guadarrama, Jr., Patricio Ramirez, Linda Gonzales, Logan Bobb, Stephen Aguilar,
Luis Andres Arteaga, Nito Ramirez, Sean Ramos, Billy Gonzalez, Zac Rodriguez, Jolynn Miron, Anthony Flores,
Jasmine Alcala, Martin Ilanez, Jonathan Kane Contreras, Stanton Nahar, Lucero Garcia,
Rodrigo (Ligo) Rodriguez, Shilo DeLuna

Each man should give what he has decided in his heart, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Legend has it that Emperor Constantines mother, St. Helena, although then eighty years of age, undertook a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, with a determination to find, if possible, the true cross. She
caused the profane buildings that had been erected on Calvary to be removed, and put a band of men
to work excavating. Presently they came upon three crosses and all the other instruments of the Passion. It had been the custom of the Jews to bury the instruments of a criminals death near the place
of his execution. The difficulty now was to distinguish the cross of Our Lord from the other two. Accordingly, all three were borne in solemn procession to the home of a lady who was dangerously ill.
The first and second crosses were applied to the invalid without effect, but on the third being applied, she was instantly restored to health.
Evangelization Station, 2010
Road to eternity
I sought my soul, But my soul I could not see. I sought my God, But my God eluded me.
I sought my brother, And I found all three.
Sign of the Cross (Signum crucis)

Evangelization Station, 2010

The sign of the cross, says St. Ignatius of Antioch, a disciple of St. John, is the trophy raised
against the power of the prince of this world; when he sees it, he is afraid; when he even hears of it,
he is filled with terror.
No other ceremony is used so frequently during the celebration of the Mass as the sign of the cross.
A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who make the Sign of the Cross.
Here is how you make the Sign of the Cross properly: begin with folded hands, place the left hand on
your breast, as you say In the name of the Father with your right hand straight, touch your forehead with the fingers of the right hand; and of the Son with your right hand touch your breast just
above your left hand; and of the Holy touch your fingers to your left shoulder. Spirit. Touch
your right shoulder with the fingers of your right hand. Amen. Return your hands to the folded position.
Evangelization Station, 2010

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