St. Mary of the Visitation  -  205 W. Pecan Lockhart TX 78644   
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Saint
Mary of the
Visitation
Lockhart Texas
A Roman Catholic Parish
Diocese of Austin Texas 
www.smvl.org

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Digital reproduction of "Visitation"
by Jason Jenicke; all rights reserved.
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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
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Our parish home.
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"Church: 
a living community 
of hopeful sinners."

Parish Life- Get Involved  Stay Informed,  Be Bold - Be Catholic , visit:    Event Page   Bulletin   Calendar  Around Our Diocese

 ​     Click link below for more info:
  • St. Mary’s Scholarship Committee
  • Homebound Eucharistic Minister
  • ​ Looking for volunteers!
  • "How to Become Royalty at St. Mary's"                                                                                                                                                                                                               
      Stations of the Cross: Fridays until April 7th in the Church 7 PM.
      Come join us!!
 
K of C council 8131 - Fish fry - Friday’s starting March 11th until April 7th. in the parish  hall. 
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Daylight savings time next weekend March 12 set your clock 1 hr.ahead on Saturday night, so you are not late for Mass Sunday morning 

Lent: March 5th
First Sunday of Lent

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Weekly Reflection:
​Like us, Jesus faced temptation. Unlike our first parents and us, Jesus remained faithful to God rather than submitting to personal desires. Jesus chose to remain faithfully focused on God rather than turning in on himself to satisfy his physical appetites, to seek power or gain authority. Jesus received everything from God, His Father, and did not take anything. When we sin, we turn away from God. We take what appears good rather than remaining open to God. Through prayer, fasting and service, we strengthen our resistance to sin and increase our attention on God. What will be our prayer, fast and service be for Lent?

​​Reflexión Semanal:
Como nosotros, Jesús se enfrentó a la tentación. A diferencia de nuestros primeros padres y de nosotros, Jesús se mantuvo fiel a Dios en lugar de entregarse a sus deseos personales. Jesús escogió permanecer fiel y se enfocó en Dios en lugar de voltear hacia si mismo para satisfacer sus apetitos físicos, para buscar poder o ganar autoridad. Jesús recibió todo de Dios, Su Padre, y no tomó nada. Cuando pecamos, nos alejamos de Dios, tomamos aquellos que en apariencia es bueno en lugar de permanecer abiertos a Dios.A través de la oración, el ayuno y el servicio, fortalecemos nuestra resistencia al pecado e incrementamos nuestra atención en Dios ¿Cuál será nuestra oración, ayuno y servicio para la Cuaresma?


Weekly Collect: 
Grant, almighty God, through the yearly observances of holy Lent, that we may grow in understanding of the riches hidden in Christ and by worthy conduct pursue their effects. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Collect Semanal: 
Conceda a Dios omnipotente, a través de las celebraciones anuales de la santa Cuaresma, que podamos crecer en la comprensión de las riquezas ocultas en Cristo y por la conducta digna de perseguir sus efectos. Por nuestro Señor Jesucristo, tu Hijo, que vive y reina contigo en la unidad del Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos.​

Pope Francis' Prayer Intentions for the Month of February 2017 
Comfort for the Afflicted
That all those who are afflicted, especially the poor, refugees, and marginalized, may find welcome and comfort in our communities.

Oración Intenciones del Papa Francisco para el mes de febrero 2017
Confort para los Afligidos
Que todos los que están afligidos, especialmente los pobres, los refugiados y marginados, puedan encontrar bienvenida y consuelo en nuestras comunidades.

Bishop Vásquez' prayer intention for the week:
That by persevering this Lent in the traditions of prayer, fasting and service, we will grow in holiness and allow others to encounter God, through the grace of our discipleship, we pray…
Obispo Vásquez' intención de oración para la semana:
Que, al perseverar esta Cuaresma en las tradiciones de la oración, el ayuno y el servicio, crezcamos en santidad y permitamos que otros encuentren a Dios a través de la gracia de nuestro discipulado, oremos...​

Please pray for the souls of:
David “Nuno” Silva Jr. (49) passed away February 23rd.
May his soul and the souls of the faithful departed..Rest in Peace.
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​​​​Please pray for those in our Parish who are ill, home bound or in the nursing homes but especially for:
Josephine Delgado, Alessandra Shea Vasquez, Raymond Mireles, Joseph Ernest
Capello, Gloria R. Reyes, Victor Briceno, Pete Juarez, Pedro & Louisa Guerrero, Lisa De Costa, Jovita Castillo, Martin & Rosa Rangel, Jack Fairchild, Carmen Parra, Richard Moya Sr., Lizabeth Kemp, Paul Kucera, Monica Ferguson,
Fr. Adam Martinez.
**May the Lord Comfort them and send His Healing Grace upon them. We pray to the Lord**
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Pray for and thank all military men and women and their families, of all who 
have been deployed, who serve or have served in the armed forces. God bless and keep them safe. And may God bless America!
Let us pray for and thank all military who are deployed and who serve our country so bravely. We especially salute and pray for those of our own parish family: **Lance Corporal Phillip Nolan Yanez-US Marines; Major Brian L. Ramirez-US Army; Corporal Xavier T. Espinoza-USMC; Sargent JC Winkler-USMC; Senior Airmen-Jessica Estrada Nowotny; Corporal Tyler Dane Nowotny; US Army
Special Forces Group E-4-Jeremy Estrada & Major-Kurt French-USAR.
**May God watch over them and bring them home safely. May God watch over them and bring them home safe.
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Please pray for vocations that many young people will seek the will of God in their lives and dare to be bold.
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*COME SPEND AN HOUR WITH JESUS IN ADORATION THIS
LENT- THURSDAY’S 8 AM-6 PM-JESUS IS WAITING FOR YOU
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Mass Times
Please check  bulletin and
calendar 
for variations.


Sunday Mass
Saturday Vigil : 5:30 PM (EN)
Sunday 7:30 AM (SP)
Sunday 10:30 AM (EN)

 
Weekday Mass
Blessed Sacrament Chapel
North Side Door of Church

Monday 8:00 AM - Communion 
Tuesday 6:30 PM  (Bilingual)
Wednesday 8:00 AM
Thursday 6:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM

Confession
Saturdays  4:00 - 5:00 PM
-also by appointment-
Rosary
Monday  -  Friday  
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM

Thursday Adoration
After 8 AM Mass until 6 PM

Divine Mercy Chaplet
Sunday afternoon at 2:45 PM
St. Mary of the Visitation 
Parish Office

205 W. Pecan 
Lockhart TX 78644  
Phone (512) 398-4649
Fax (512) 398-2285

Hours
Closed Mondays
Open Tuesday - Friday 
9:00 AM  -  5:00 PM
Closed During Lunchtime  
This Week’s Readings
Sat. Mar. 4th- Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 5:27-32

Sun. Mar.5th- Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17;Rom 5:12-19 or
5:12, 17-19; Mt 4:1-11

Mon. Mar. 6th-Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15; Mt 25:31-46

Tues. Mar. 7th-Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19; Mt 6:7-15

Wed. Mar. 8th- Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32

Thurs. Mar. 9th-Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8; Mt
7:7-12
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Fri. Mar. 10th-Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8;Mt 5:20-26


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Today in Ordinary Time...

American Catholic Saint of the Day
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American Catholic Minute Meditations
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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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Click the praying hands for more prayers and devotions from USCCB...

Calendars
SMVL -   Austin Diocese  -  USCCB

Daily Mass Readings from USCCB

A Daily Prayer from Family Rosary

The Liturgy of the Hours is the Church at Prayer-
Priests, deacons, all clergy and those in religious orders are obligated to recite the liturgy (Breviary) daily. When possible, the laity is encouraged to join in this ancient tradition of praying the psalms.

Office of Readings- (Matins)
Traditionally prayed after midnight but may be prayed anytime.

Morning Prayer- (Lauds)
Traditionally prayed at daybreak but may be prayed anytime during the early morning.

Daytime Prayer-
Traditionally prayed as separate offices but may be prayed only once within the following approximate time frames.
   Midmorning (Terce) 9:00 AM
   Midday (Sext) 12:00 Noon
   Mid Afternoon (None) 3:00 PM

Evening Prayer- (Vespers) 
Traditionally prayed at dusk but may be prayed late afternoon, early evening, or around sunset.

Night Prayer- (Compline) 
Prayed late evening after sunset before retiring.

Liturgy of the Hours Links...

Novus Ordo English Chant-                                 Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration 

Extraordinary Monastic Latin Chant- 
Monks of Abbey of Sainte Madeleine du Barroux

Divine Office.org-
Authorized translation from the New American Bible for liturgical use in the United States. Both text and audio are available.

Universalis-
The translations are from the Jerusalem Bible; the authorised translation for liturgical use in the UK and many other of the English-speaking countries.

Divinum Officium-
Traditional Roman Breviary in Latin and English; 
pre-Trident Monastic / new calendar 1960.

 
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