612 East 18th Street • Odessa, Texas 79761 • (432) 332-5334 Saturday Evening Mass 6:00 pm Sunday Masses 8:00 am,11:00 am, & 7:30 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - by appointment Saturday 4:00 - 5:00 pm ONLINE GIVING WEBSITE: https://osvonlinegiving.com/4341 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings for the Week Mass Intentions Monday : September 14, 2020 11:00 AM Mass: +Sr. Elizabeth Merkel D.C By: Balerio Family Tuesday : September 15th, Our Lady of Sorrows 11:00 AM Mass: In Thanksgiving of Elsie Arzadon By: Lupe & Julia Galindo Wednesday : September 16th, Sts Cornelius & Cyprian 11:00 AM Mass: In Thanksgiving of Martha Vasquez By: Legion of Mary Thursday : September 17th, St. Robert Ballamine 11:00 AM Mass: In Thanksgiving of Mike & Cecile Samp By: Alicia Realino Friday : September 18, 2020 10:00 AM Mass: In Thanksgiving of Mike & Cecile Samp By: Dcn. Bobby & Candel Wright Saturday : September 19, 2020 6:00 PM Mass: +Federico & +Aurora Dominguez By: Ofelia Dominguez Sunday : September 20, 2020 8:00 AM Mass: Members of the Parish 11:00 AM Mass: Living & Deceased Carrasco Family By: Pat & Mary Jaramillo Ministry Schedule *There will be no Lectors or Eucharistic Ministers scheduling at this time due to Covid-19.* WORSHIP Mon. Numbers 21:4b-9, Ps 78:1bc-2,34-38, Philippians 2:6-11, John 3:13- 17 Tues. 1 Corinth. 12:12-14,27-31a, Ps 100:1b-5, John 19:25-27 Wed. 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13, Ps 33:2-5,12,22, Luke 7:31-35 Thur. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Ps 118:1b-2,16ab-17,28, Luke 7:36-50 Fri. 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Ps 17:1,6-7,8b,15, Luke 8:1-3 Sat. 1 Corinthians 15:35-37,42-49, Ps 56:10c-14, Luke 8:4-15 Sun. Isaiah 55:6-9, Ps 145:2-3,8-9,17-18, Philippians 1:20c-24,27a, Matthew 20:1-16a Another Way of Self Emptying I have been sharing with you all about self-emptying. Last Sunday was tough because we have to help a loved one follow the right way when he/she got lost. But this is tougher because it is speaking to you and me. One of the reasons why our heart is heavy is our dif- ficulty of how to deal with people who huts us to the core. Our Lord is teaching us about the hard truth about living a life freely and in peace – forgiveness. This reminds us of the famous and immortal words of Alexander Pope which is, “To err is human, to forgive is divine.” We are called to a life of God and be like God. To forgive is allowing God to open our heart and be divine. *********************************** Praises of Mary by Legion of Mary Prayer Request for the Sick Please pray for the following individuals, that they may be healed by the Grace of God: Imelda Sandate, Diane Galindo Salinas, Mary Diane Rios, Michelle Rodriguez, Charlie & Dora Carrasco, David H. Alvarez, Mercy Fi- erro, Andrew Capen Fr. Bernard DevotiontowardstheVirginMaryisnotonlyimportant, butnecessary,ifwewishtodrawabundantlyatthe sourceoflife.ToseparateChristfromhismotherinour piety,istodivideChrist;itistolosesightoftheessential missionofhissacredhumanityinthedistributionof divinegrace.Wherethemotherisleftoutthesonisno longerunderstood. ChristtheLifeoftheSoul ChristtheLifeoftheSoul ChristtheLifeoftheSoul ChristtheLifeoftheSoul WEEKLY TITHING Offering Envelopes: $ 3,360.00 Loose Plates : $ 0,000.00 Online Giving : $ 1,795.00 Children’s Basket : $ 00.00 Total Offerings : $ 5,155.00 Please Note: Kindly use the weekly Offering Envelopes provided so that proper account can be furnished Thank you & God bless you! View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com St. Mary’s Church Due to Covid-19, all Youth functions will be cancelled until further notice. Youth 2000 We the youth ministry here at St. Stephen’s will be hosting the Youth 2000! We pray you, your youth, and volunteers can come and participate with us. Please keep an eye out sometime in September for registration forms. When: January 15-17, 2021 Where: St. Stephen’s in Midland, TX Who: 7th Grade & up More information to come soon via email. Please keep and eye out. Any questions contact: Crystal Villareal 432-520-7394 or youthministryststephens@gmail.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Announcements from Sr. Marites ♥ We regret to inform you dear parents that there will be no in-person or face to face contact for Re- ligious Education this year (2020-2021). All clas- ses will be conducted through virtual/online and through home based catechesis. ♥ We want to protect you and your children from this pandemic but we will ask for your support to facilitate the session at home for both models of instruction this year: 1. Online/virtual by catechists who can conduct it using lessons from the books, suggested activities for family with themes. 2. Home-based Catechesis using a packet of pre- pared thematic lessons by our catechists includes: simple celebrations/prayers by family activities for the whole family (Rosary, Thanksgiving, Ad- vent, Christmas, Lent, and others) Sacramental Preparation, topics relevant for faith development. ♥ Registration for Religious Education class for pre- vious students is still open. Please call the office. ♥ Catechists were gathered for their meeting for the discussion of the New Normal Model of teaching. ♥ Start of classes will be First week of October 2020 ♥ Raffle tickets and payment/donations shall be for- warded before October 18, 2020. (Draw Date) For questions or inquires, please call Sister Marites, OND YOUTH View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com St. Mary’s Church Please Follow SMCCS Online Giving: osvonlinegiving.com/434 Facebook: St. Mary’s Central Catholic School Official Website: www.smccsodessa.org Prayer for Students Lord our God, in your wisdom and love you surround us with the mysteries of the universe. Send your Spirit upon these students and fill them with your wisdom and blessings. Grant that they may devote themselves to their studies and draw ever closer to you, the source of all knowledge. We ask this through Christ our Lord. -USCCB ST. MARY’S SCHOOL SERVICE Sacrament of Baptism for 2020 is: Sacrament of Baptism Sept. 19, 2020 *Please keep in mind that classes and baptisms might be cancelled or moved when needed. Thank you for your understanding.* Parents must be registered members of St. Mary’s Church. Godparents must have current certificates of the Sacra- ments of Baptism, Confirmation and Marriage in the Catholic Church (if married). If God- parents are from out of town, members of another Catholic Church or attended classes at any other Catholic Church, they must present a letter from their respective pastor stating their membership and class attendance. 2020 Pontifical Good Friday Collection At the request of Pope Francis the 2020 Pontifical Good Friday Collection is to be taken up September 13, 2020. Remittance Deadline: December 31, 2020. Diocese are requested to remit the funds payable to: Commissariat of the Holy Land 1400 Quincy Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20017 202-526-6800 Catholic Women’s Conference “It is with sadness that we have cancelled the Heart of JMJ Foundations Catholic Women’s Conference for 2020. We did it reluctantly but with the continued concern about Covid-19 among our attendees we felt it was the right thing to do at this time to help protect you and your families. We WILL be back in 2021 because the Joy of the Lord will al- ways be Contagious!! If you registered already, you are registered for next year! If you ordered a tee shirt, it will be mailed to you. And, please continue to pray for the Priest that you took from last year's Confer- ence. Mark your calendar for Sept. 10-11, 2021, at the McNease Convention Center. Bishop Sis is on the calendar for Mass and we are working with our speakers, hoping they will be able to return also! We will keep you updated. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact JoAnn Turner at 325-763- 9400. God bless you and see you next year!” For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. John 3:16 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com St. Mary’s Church September 13, 2020 Weekend Mass No reservation needed to attend Mass. The Mass times are Saturday at 6 pm & Sunday at 8 am & 11 am. For those that don't want to attend Mass, you may view it on our Youtube on Saturday at 6 pm & Sunday at 11 am. Keep in mind that seating is still limited, social distancing and face mask is still re- quired! For more information, you may give the par- ish office a call at 432-334-5334. 2020 Diocesan Conference Day The annual Diocesan Conference Day will be held October 17, 2020. This year it will be a Virtual Conference. The theme of the day is Nurturing Families in the Church Today. The keynote speaker is Paul E. Jarzembowski, Assis- tant Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth. This day will fea- ture keynote presentation and breakout sessions. Conference Registration with payment $20.00 before October 2, 2020 $30.00 after October 2, 2020 For more information and registration contact the Of- fice of Evangelization and Catechesis at 325-651- 7500 or evangelizationcatech- esis@sanangelodiocese.org. Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sac- rament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramen- tally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. Upcoming Special Collections September 13th: Building Fund September 27th: Diocesan Seminarian Education October 4th: Peters Pence SERVICE Marriage Jubilee 2020 All couples who are celebrating their church wedding anniversaries of 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and above in the calendar year of 2020 are in- vited to the Diocesan Marriage Jubi- lee bilingual celebration on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 2:30 P.M. in the Sacred Heart Cathedral in San Angelo. Renewal of their commit- ment will take place within the Mass. Space is lim- ited. Livestreaming will be available to those unable to attend in person. For registration information, please contact your pastor. The deadline to register for this celebration is Monday, September 29, 2020. Holy Cross Catholic HS Crusader Classic Join us for the Crusader Classic Golf Tournament benefiting Holy Cross Catholic High School at Ranchland Hills Golf Club on October 2. Now registering teams. Sponsorship opportunities also available. 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