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Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!" LK 1:41,42
Saint Mary of the Visitation
205 W Pecan Street
Lockhart Texas 8
A Roman Catholic Parish
Diocese of Austin Texas
Saint Mary of the Visitation
205 W Pecan Street
Lockhart Texas 8
A Roman Catholic Parish
Diocese of Austin Texas
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On this Priesthood Sunday- We want to honor and thank our beloved Fr. Ed without whom the
Holy Sacraments could not be conferred. We thank you for your service. Thank you for sacrificing the fulfillment of ‘making it in the world,’ in order to give us a chance to make it in the next world. Thank you for bringing our children into the church, and sustaining their souls with the sacraments. And for welcoming them into the church informally, as well. Thank you, for presiding at our marriages, even while you risk loneliness to serve us and our families. Thank you, for putting yourself in the unenviable position of dealing with us at our worst moments- when we’re anxious, upset, depressed, even a little out of our minds, focused on our own problems to the exclusion of all else. Thank you, for sitting in the confessional on Saturday afternoons. You wait there, not even knowing if we’ll come. Thank you for all the times we hear, ‘I absolve you from your sins,’ and feel a great burden lifted from our hearts. Thank you for the funny jokes and great sermons. Thank you for being you and sharing with us all your kindness, love, smiles, and big bear hugs! And thank you, most of all, for bringing Christ himself into our lives. Where would we be without your astonishing ability to make the body, blood, soul and divinity of Christ present on our altars and in our tabernacles? You are there for us every Sunday, and daily, giving us this infinite gift. Thank you, Father, for being Christ for us!” We love you and may God continue to bless you. Prayer for the peace in Ukraine
God of infinite mercy and goodness, with grateful hearts we pray to you today for Peace. You offer us your peace continually and constantly remind us that peacemakers are blessed, “for they shall be called children of God”. May your voice resound in the hearts of all, as you call us to follow the path of reconciliation and peace, and to be merciful as you are merciful. We pray to you for Ukrainian people, who are experiencing war and deaths. Bless the leaders with wisdom, to build together a world of justice, and to break down walls of hostility. May you continue to inspire all of us to oneness of heart and mind, to respect the dignity of every nation, which have their origin in the image and likeness of God impressed upon every human being Grant eternal rest to the dead and quick recovery to the wounded, we pray through Christ our Lord, Amen Oración por la paz en Ucrania Dios de infinita misericordia y bondad, con corazones agradecidos te rogamos hoy por la Paz. Nos ofreces tu paz continuamente y constantemente nos recuerdas que los que trabajan por la paz son bendecidos, "porque serán reconocidos como hijos de Dios". Que tu voz resuene en el corazón de todos, mientras nos llamas a seguir el camino de la reconciliación y la paz, y a ser misericordiosos como tu eres misericordioso. Te pedimos por el pueblo ucraniano, que está experimentando guerra y muerte. Bendice a los líderes con sabiduría, para que puedan construir juntos un mundo de justicia y derribar muros de hostilidad. Que continúes inspirándonos a todos a la unidad de corazón y de mente, para respetar la dignidad de cada nación, quienes tienen su origen en la imagen y semejanza de Dios impresa en cada ser humano. Concede descanso eterno a los muertos y una pronta recuperación a los heridos, te lo pedimos por Cristo nuestro Señor, Amén!  St. Luke 16:19-31
Ordinary Time: September 25th
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekly Reflection: Lord, I offer to You my suffering and pain, my misery and hurt. Help me to always keep my eyes on You and to seek satisfaction only in the riches of Heaven. Fill my heart, especially, with love of You and charity for others so that I will be truly rich in what matters most. Jesus, I trust in You. Reflexión semanal: Señor, te ofrezco mi sufrimiento y mi dolor, mi miseria y dolor. Ayúdame a mantener siempre mis ojos en Ti y a buscar satisfacción solo en las riquezas del Cielo. Llena mi corazón, especialmente, de amor por Ti y de caridad por los demás para que sea verdaderamente rico en lo que más importa. Jesús, en Ti confío. Pease pray for those in our Parish who are ill, home bound or in the nursing homes but especially for: Ernest Delgado, Phyllis Metcalfe, Cecil B. Cruz, Andrew Briceno, Monica Briceno, Adelina Ibarra, Joe Mayo, Delfina Balandran, Jesse Garcia IV, ; Juanita (Janie) Mojica, Margaret Ramirez, Michelle Ogeda, Brian Ramirez, Primo Moreno, James Kaluza, Juanita (Janie) Mojica, Linda Rodriguez, Luis Aguilar; Ellen, Park; Katarina Christenson; Zack Brewer; Pilar Natal Sr., Arnold Alonzo, Ernest Ewald,Jr.;Pilar Natal Sr, Ashley Gomez, Joe Moreno, Pete Tello, Ingrid Mueller, Ramona Serrato, Linda Juarez, Domitila Juarez, Easton James Frank; Josephine Bruskewitz; Ricky Mendez, Rudy Caudillo, Raymond Gomez; Richard Juan Henry
Salinas; Dimas Castro, Julia Mendez; Severo & Santiaga Rodriguez, Pedro Guerrero, Deacon Lupe Aguilar, Concepcion Trevino, Fr. Adam Martinez; Jimmy Rector, and for all those who are suffering from Covid; ++May the Lord comfort & send his healing grace upon them. . Let us pray for & thank the military men and women who are deployed & who serve our country so bravely. We especially salute and pray for those of our own parish family: 2nd Lieutenant Cristal Trejo-US Army; David Sides- US Army; Sergeant Xavier Benitez-US Army; Major Jonathan Sanders-US Air Force; Sergent Marissa Mendez-US Army; Lance Corporal Phillip Nolan Yanez-US Marines; Sergeant Xavier T. Espinoza USMC; Sergeant Jessica Estrada Nowotny-US Air Force & Lieutenant Colonel Kurt French USAR. +May God watch over them and bring them home Safely. 
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Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention September
For the abolition of the death penalty. We pray that the death penalty, which attacks the dignity of the human person, may be legally abolished in every country. IIntención de oración del Papa Francisco Septiembre- Por la abolición de la pena de muerte. Oramos para que la pena de muerte, que atenta contra la dignidad de la persona humana, sea legalmente abolida en todos los países. Weekly Collect:
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time: O God, who manifest your almighty power above all by pardoning and showing mercy, bestow, we pray, your grace abundantly upon us and make those hastening to attain your promises heirs to the treasures of heaven. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Collect Semanal: Vigésimo Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario: Oh Dios, que manifiestas tu poder omnipotente sobre todo perdonando y mostrando misericordia, concédenos, te rogamos, tu gracia abundantemente sobre nosotros y haz herederos de los tesoros del cielo a los que se apresuran a alcanzar tus promesas. Por nuestro Señor Jesucristo, tu Hijo, que vive y reina contigo en la unidad del Espíritu Santo, Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. September 25 -October 2, 2022
Sunday, September 25th Readings: Am 6:1a, 4-7; Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10; 1 Tm 6:11-16; Lk 16:19-31 Monday, September 26th Readings: Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd, 2-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday, September 27th Readings: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Ps 88:2-3, 4-5, 6, 7-8; Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday, September 28th Readings: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-11, 12-13, 14-15; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday, September 29th Readings: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 4-5; Jn 1:47-51 Friday, September 30th Reading: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-8, 9-10, 13-14ab;Lk10:13-16 Saturday, October 1st Readings: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91,125,130; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday, October 2nd Readings: Hab 1:2-3; 2:2-4; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14; Lk 17:5-10 Thank you to the following volunteers for organizing and sponsoring the Family Picnic Hotdogs & Pizza Picnic for
the first day of Religious Education classes. It was a great success. Youth Leadership Team- Brad & Leigh Schuelke, Allison Smith, Andi Peters, and the Knights of Columbus #8131. The following children were baptized in the name of the
Father, the Son & the Holy Spirit on Saturday, Sept. 24th: Heidy V. Jaimes Alvarado, Evan R.Gonzalez, Liam H. Gonzalez, Christian A. Guerrero Jaimes, Inesly Aguirre Lopez & Alejandra S. Salinas Ramirez by Deacon Lupe. On Saturday, Sept. 24th: Elijah J. Tienda Jr. On Sunday, Sept. 25th: Presley J. Roberts & Aminah L. Perales by Deacon Daryl. Congratulations to them, their parents, and Godparents. Please pray for the souls of: Domingo Fernandez Jr. (85)
passed away on August 16th and for Herminia Torres Navarro (91) passed away September 3rd May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed. Rest in Peace. |
Today in Ordinary Time...
Liturgy of the Hours-"Praying the Breviary""Seven times a day I praise you, because your judgments are righteous." PS 119:164“From ancient times the Church has had the custom of celebrating each day the liturgy of the hours. In this way the Church fulfills the Lord’s precept to pray without ceasing, at once offering its praise to God the Father and interceding for the salvation of the world.”
-Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship More information about the Divine Office from USCCB 
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