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Divine Mercy / First Communion Sunday — April 28, 2019
St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church PO Box 299 – 1523 Main
Street, Danbury, TX 77534
Archdiocese of Galveston – Houston
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday: 4:00—5:00 pm Or by
appointment call 979-922-1240
Devotions in the Church Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
First Friday 9:30 am — 9:30 pm
Mass Schedule: Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm Sunday
8:00 am, 10:30 am
Weekday Masses: Mon, Wed: 6:00 pm Tues, Thurs: 9:00 am
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Message from the desk of the Pastor
My dear people of God,
When Jesus appeared to his disciples for the first time after
his death, one disciple was not with them. He became known as
“doubting Thomas,’ because he did not believe that Jesus had risen
from the dead. He told the other disciples that his disbelief would
only end if he could see Jesus with his own eyes.
In today’s Gospel there are two very important lessons, that
Jesus teaches us. In the first part, Jesus gives the apostles the
gift of the Holy Spirit and the power to forgive sins. The second
important message of today’s Gospel is proof of the resurrection of
the actual Body of Jesus into glory.
My brothers and sisters, we all face encounters, events and
people that can create distress and leave us fearful. But Thomas,
John, Peter and the other disciples teach us today that Jesus came
to liberate us from our spiritual and emotional prisons of fear.
Jesus invites us to embrace the peace he offers and joins with the
other believers, who walk with confidence knowing the peace of
Jesus dispels any fears. Jesus’ desire for us to enjoy his peace is
echoed in his words when he told Sister Faustina, in one of his
appearances to her: “My child, life on earth is a struggle indeed,
a great struggle for my kingdom. But fear not, because you are not
alone.”
Lord Jesus, help us to remember the words of Thomas: “My Lord
and my God” and to make them our own prayer. Help us to see you in
the actions and words of the people we meet,
so that day by day our belief in you will grow stronger. God
bless you.
Sincerely yours in Christ, Fr. Joseph
Prayer for a Child’s First Communion
Lord Jesus, Bless the children coming forward to receive Holy
Communion for the first time. May this day be an initial step into
a life-long love of the Eucharist. Give them a hunger for this
sacred food so that they turn to you for comfort, guidance, and
wisdom as they grow into full discipleship.
Thank you for their innocence and goodness. May their hands,
extended in antic-ipation of your Body and Blood, inspire all of us
to cherish this sa-cred sacrament.
The Lord Himself will fight for you. Just stay calm. -Exodus
14:14
So before I tell y’all this story, God does have a sense of
humor! This entire thing happened on April 1st. As I was driving
back home from
class, my front left tire got too close to the curb and it
caused me to have a flat tire! I ended up turning into the closest
street so I would be out of the way. I motioned for a car to stop
to see if they were able to help me or at least stay with me until
I found someone to either change my tire or air it up for me. There
was this sweetest lady who realized I was freaking out and she told
me she would stay with me until someone would help me! She told me
that maybe there would be some guy who would stop and help me. I'm
not even joking about this, as soon as she said that, there was
this most kindest man who realized we needed help and he stopped!!
I told him how I needed someone to change my tire because I had a
flat tire and I remembered that I had a spare tire in my trunk. He
said, "Ok, I'll help you." and get this, he is even a policeman but
he was off duty during this time! This is kinda an embarrassing
story, but it made me realize that there are still the most kindest
people out there in this ugly world we live in; we just need to
look a little deeper because they are disguised as Angels! I hope
this story somehow inspires one of you and even in the most
scariest moments, we need to stay calm because God is fighting for
us be-hind the scenes. God will make a way when there is no way.
When you find the time, please listen to “Proof of Your Love” by
FOR KING AND COUNTRY. Kylie
If you want to read more of Kylie’s inspirational writings,
please feel free to check out her blog:
https://inspirationalwritingsbykylieceline.com
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Come join us 3:00 to 4:00 pm this Sunday, April 28th as we
celebrate the tremendous gift of Divine Mercy from our Lord Jesus
Christ.
Pope St. John Paul II designated the Sunday after Easter as
Divine Mercy Sunday. In thankfulness for this wonderful gift of
Mercy we will have one hour of Eucharist Adoration, pray the Divine
Mercy Chaplet, the Rosary and have quiet time to meditate. Praise
God
for St. Faustina for being such a faithful witness for the
world, giving us the message of His Divine Mercy.
To receive a Plenary Indulgence for Divine Mercy Sunday we must
go to confession within a week before, or after, the Sunday of
Divine Mercy, attend Mass, receive Holy Communion, give reverence
to His Divine Mercy, and do at least one Act of Mercy.
Jesus told St. Faustina, Jesus desires Divine Mercy to be
cele-brated and reverenced throughout the world. Jesus is Merciful
and He desires that we be channels of His Mercy. Any questions call
Cecilia at 922-8783.
Kylie’s Corner
Congratulations to Mike Bargas, who recently
made his First Holy Communion.
Jesus is the bread of life and the source of your salvation who
will nourish your faith.
Mike is an Official New Mem-ber of St. Anthony’s Church. We are
so proud of Mike and
excited for Margaret. Congratulations again!!
Emily Peltier
Brittany Vrazel
Eva Vrazel
Angela Syzdek
Congratulations to our 2019 First Communicants!!!
Rylie Baldridge
Bryan Cortes
Claire Crisp
Case Kroschel
Teal Vrazel
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Pro-Life “All human beings, from their mother’s womb, belong to
God who searches them and knows them, who forms them and knits them
together with His own hands, who gazes on them when they are tiny
shape-less embryos and already sees in them the adults of
tomorrow.” St. John Paul
Joe Rivera Betty Jo Ritz Charles & Mildred Scott Christopher
Shepherd Bill Siegel Betty Smith Debbie Smith Karen Summers Tillie
Svoboda Paula Tenorio Will Thomson Benjamin Thompson Carol Unsicker
Nancy Veselka Alyssa Villalobos Jeanette Vrazel Mildred Vrazel
Hudson Walker Kay Webb Eli Wendel Fred Williamson Gerald Wittman
Charlotte Wollam
For more Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Order!
[Please keep in your prayers:]
Sr. Evelyn Korenek, Sr. Anna Marie Vrazel, Fr. Joseph Nguyen,
Msgr. Boli Zientek
* Peace of Our Nation & Prayers for the President & All
Leaders For Our Young Adults Attending College!
* For all the Babies & Children in the Hospitals and for
their parents!
* For All Mom’s To Be & Their Unborn Babies!
* For women considering Abortion, that their hearts be open to
life!
* Our Men & Women in the Military!
* For Those Who Are Quick to Judge!
* For those in the Nursing Home, the Homebound , Orphanages and
the Hospitalized and the Homeless!
* We pray for all The Poor Souls in Purgatory — —May their Souls
rest in peace!
* God Bless the Farmer — Pray for their needs
* For those with Idle minds—the Devil’s Workshop
* For Flood Victims & All Disasters
Ben Filipp Veronica Gardner Jacko Garrett Matthew Geissen Judy
Griffith Josie Gutierrez Dennis Gutowsky Mary Harris Charles Herbst
Dillion Hill Landin Hoffman David Jackson Brook Jeter Libby Jez
Jennifer Kukuch & Babies Cindy Larson Jamie Larson Mary F.
LeCompte Brenda Lege Adan Lewis Cody Lewis Fiona Lewis
Elena Achille Robbie Allen Brittni Dale Athey Kyle Atkins Scotty
Baker Barbara Beer Jack Bevers Peyton Boaz Eleanor Boeker
Caregivers…... Mark Clifford Richard & Dolores Clinton Amy Cook
Lula Corona Bernadette Dawn Bernard Deckert Cardinal DiNardo Joyce
Dixon Lupe Estrada Jenina Fernandes Nita Fernandes James Fief
Tennie Fief
Thomas Lewis Tracy Linscombe Dean Lowry Henrietta McAdams &
Family Guy McNeil Bea Mercado Toni Meyer Ron Martindale Mia Moran
Mitchell Mund Oakley Nimmo Mary & Henry Novak Peggy Novak Bobby
Olsovsky Johnny Olsovsky, Sr Johnny Olsovsky, Jr. Tommy Orr Scott
Osborne Robyn Peltier Tricia Wollam Perk Nancy Pieper Betty Ann
Plander Trey Pucek Barbara Rab
H S A C R A M E N T D O O L B
O E T S I R A H C U E P E A R
L G S O R R O W F U L C E B E
Y D A N G E L A S Y Z D E K I
C I S E T R O C N A Y R B F T
O R C L A I R E C R I S P R L
M D T E A L V R A Z E L E J E
M L E H C S O R K E S A C O P
U A N I T S U A F T S W I S Y
N B R I T T A N Y V R A Z E L
I E L A S T S U P P E R T P I
O I Y C R E M E N I V I D H M
N L D L A R E G N O C A E D E
H Y W I N E L E Z A R V A V E
Y R T A M M Y F I L I P P O U
Divine Mercy/First Communion Sunday Word Search: Angela Syzdek,
Blood, Brittany Vrazel, Bryan Cortes, Case Kroschel, Claire Crisp,
Dea-con Gerald, Divine Mercy, Emily Peltier, Eucha-rist, Eva
Vrazel, Fr. Joseph, Holy Communion, Last Supper Rylie Baldridge,
Sacrament, Sorrow-ful, St. Faustina, Tammy Filipp, Teal Vrazel,
Wine [14] Remaining letters spell out what?
Please remember the sick, their families, all who suffer in body
and mind, in your daily prayers
Christ said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Bring the Holy Spirit
into your marriage on the next World-wide Marriage Encounter
weekend. Upcoming Weekends are May 17-19 or June 21-23. Contact
Brian & Tina Little at 281-773-4014 for more in-formation. Or
go on-line to www.houstonme.org.
Graduating Seniors please remember that Catholic Daughters Court
2135 gives two
scholarships each year. The award can be used for college or
trade school tuition.
CDA Scholarship Applications for 2019 are available.
email: [email protected]
USPS: Linnet Orlik 725 Newman
Angleton, TX 77515
St. Joseph on the Brazos, Brazoria, An-nual Bazaar is Sunday,
April 28th. BBQ Din-ner w/trimmings from 11am to 2pm. Live/Silent
Auction, Country Store and much more. All are welcome.
Dear Fathers,
As the Church gathered on Holy Thursday evening to commemorate
the Last Supper, Father William T. Kelly (known as Fr. Bill) was
called from his life of dedicat-ed priestly service into his reward
of eternal life.
Father Bill, as he was known, served as a faithful priest in our
Archdiocese as the beloved pastor to the people of St. Anthony De
Padua in Danbury. For years, he served as a theology Professor at
the University of St. Thomas, where he formed many Catholics and
brought others to the faith. As a faculty member of St. Mary's
Seminary, he taught and guided many seminarians and was a living
example of how to be a priest. Father Bill retired as a Professor
Emeritus from the University of St. Thomas in 2008 to St. Mary
Church in Plantersville where he served the community until
recently.
The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, April 23rd
at St. Mary's in Plantersville with the Rite of Committal
immediately following at St. Mary's Ceme-tery.
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine
upon him. May he rest in peace.
Our prayers and condolences to Father Bill's family, friends,
colleagues and the many seminarians, now priests, who knew and
loved him.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful depart-ed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Danbury Knights of Columbus Scholarship Applications are
available in the back of the church or church office for
2019 Graduating Seniors. Scholarships will be presented at
the Senior Mass which will be scheduled for May 19th @ the
10:30 am mass.
(Submit the Scholarship application by Noon, Thursday,
May 16th, 2019. Note—no exceptions pass this date)
Note - applicant must be present during Pastors signing.
NO DROP OFFS AND PICK UP
LATER.
For more information contact Kent Bollich at
Cell (979)236-5633 or Home (979)848-1422.
Application Must be received
no later than May 11, 2019.
The Office of Pro-Life Activities offers various opportunities
for healing after abortion. Interested individuals can attend one
or all events depending on need and preference. For more
information or to register for any of these programs, contact the
Office of Pro-Life Activities at 713-741-8728 or email
[email protected].
The “Children’s Bulletin” in the back of the church has three
parts: 1st reading, 2nd reading and the Gospel. Be sure and pick
one up, even for grandma. Good for the brain.
http://www.houstonme.org/mailto:[email protected]
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May Church Cleaners:
Maria Gutierrez Family
Thank you to all our Church Cleaners and Their Families.
DANBURY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS District: 59 Council 9817
Fellowship Sunday, May 19, 2019
Fellowship Sunday every 3rd Sunday of the month. KC’s will
supply pastries & drinks @ 9:15 am
Next meeting May 21, 2019
Monday Acts 4:23-31/Jn 3:1-8
Tuesday Acts 4:32-37/Jn 3:7b-15 Wed Acts 5:17-26/Jn 3:16-21
Thurs Acts 5:27-33/Jn 3:31-36
Friday Cor 15:1-8/Jn 14:6-14
Saturday Acts 6:1-7/Jn 6:16-21 Sunday Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41/Rev
5:11-14/Jn 2:1-19 or 21:1-14
Scripture Readings For The Week:
Saint Michael the Archangel
St Michael the Archangel, de-
fend us in battle; be our defense
against the wickedness and
snares of the Devil. May God
rebuke him, we humbly pray and
do thou, O prince of the heaven-
ly host, by the power of God,
thrust into Hell Satan and all the
other evil spirits who prowl
about the world seeking the ruin
of souls. Amen.
Legion of Mary meets Tuesday Evenings, 6:00 pm, CCE Building, Rm
1. They are always looking for new members. If you want more
information con-tact Cecilia Bernshausen, 979-922-8783.
Saturday, May 4th —5:30 pm Lector: Pat Vrazel E.M.’s: Pat &
Louis Vrazel Altar Server(s): Tony Caskey
Sunday, May 5th —Sunday — 8:00 am Lector: Barbara Mager E.M.’s:
Barbara Mager, Ann Geissen Altar Server(s): Leslie & Brian
Vrazel
—Sunday -- 10:30 am Lector: Amber Skorupinski E.M.: Amber
Skorupinski, Emil Prihoda Altar Server(s): Jacob & John
Vrazel
Mass Intentions:
Saturday, April 27th 5:30 pm † Robert “Nuck” Peltier—Anniversary
of Death
Sunday, April 28th Divine Mercy Sunday 8:00 am The Parish Family
of St. Anthony’s
10:30 am Special Blessings for 1st Communicates & Their
Families Monday, April 29th 6:00 pm † Floyd Saman & Donald
Loesch
Tuesday, April 30th 9:00 am † Mr. & Mrs. R.K. Blackshear †
Mr. & Mrs. L.P. Garrett Wednesday, May 1st 6:00 pm Special
Intentions of Dan & Marian Morkes Thursday, May 2nd 9:00 am †
Rose & C.J. Steven
Friday, May 3rd 1st Friday Mass / Adoration 9:00 am Tracy
Linscombe — Prayers for God’s Healing Adoration 9:30 am to 630 pm
Saturday, May 4th 5:30 pm † Rev. William T. Kelly
Sunday, May 5th Bazaar Sunday 8:00 am The Parish Family of St.
Anthony’s 10:30 am Special Intentions for the Hyland Family
The Women of Worship Schedule:
The Ladies will meet on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 @ 7:00 pm in the
SAC.
All ladies are encouraged and welcome to attend meetings and
events on the Second
Tuesday of each Month. Invite a friend.
“NO” Taco Breakfast April 28, 2019
Unfailing Prayer to
St. Anthony
Feast Day: June 13th
O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and
Charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to
possess miraculous powers. Encouraged by this thought, I implore
you to obtain for me (request). O gentle and loving St. Anthony,
whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition
into the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in
your arms; and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours.
Amen.
Prayers & Healing for
Tracy Linscombe
May you be wrapped up in God’s love, found deep in His
everlasting wings, carried and kept safe and
cherished. May the healing power of Christ breathe across
your being now.
First Friday Schedule: May 3, 2019 9:00 am Mass
Adoration [9:30 am to 6:30 pm]
Please sign up for adoration so someone can be there for each
hour.
Collection Totals for: April 20th / 21st, 2019 Regular Weekend
Offerings $6,403.00 Children’s Part $ 37.00 Additional On-Line
Giving Donations $ 380.00 Diocese Good Friday Collection $
536.00
Those Special Dates to Remember:
April 27/28 Diocese Home Missions Collection 28 Second Sunday of
Easter 28 Divine Mercy Sunday 28 First Communion @ the 10:30 am
Mass 28 Divine Mercy Holy Hour [3pm to 4pm] see info inside
bulletin 28 “NO” TACO BREAKFAST THIS MONTH May 1 CCE Class — May
Crowning of the Blessed Mother 3 First Friday Mass, 9am — Adoration
9:30 am to 6:30 pm 3 Bazaar Info: Cleaning at the Park—Volunteers
Needed 4 Bazaar Info: Setting up at the Park—Volunteers Needed 5
Third Sunday of Easter 5 BAZAAR SUNDAY 6 Bazaar Info: Clean-up at
the Park—Volunteers Needed 7 Legion of Mary Meeting, 6 to 7pm, CCE
Building 12 Fourth Sunday of Easter
The
Sanctuary
Lamp
Is
Burning
For
Thank you for your generous donations. God bless! Online Giving:
www.osvonlinegiving.com/1880
Ignite Update: Parish Goal — $191,700.00 Amount Pledged
$199,875.00 [Goal—104.26 %]
Total Amount Paid: $69,142.80
ofofof Women Women Women Worship Worship Worship
2019 DSF Summary Report for St Anthony’s Church: Parish Goal:
$24,880.00 Total Amount Paid: $11,533.75 Total Amount Pledged:
$16,715.00
52 of 250 Families
Prayer after Communion
Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of
Christ,
wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O Good Jesus, hear me. Within Thy wounds hide me. Suffer me not
to be separated
from thee. From the malignant enemy
defend me. In the hour of my death call me.
And bid me come unto Thee, That with all Thy saints,
I may praise thee Forever and ever.
Amen.
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