IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH
601 W. Houston St.
Abbott, TX 76621
(254) 582-3092 Fax: (254) 582-0613
Cell: (254) 707-0624
Parish Website: www.immaculateheartofmaryabbott.org
Parish Email: IHOM@airmail.net
APRIL 13, 2014
PALM SUNDAY
PARISH STAFF & MINISTRIES
Parochial Administrator-Fr.Ouseph I Thekkumthala (Cell) 707-0624
Business Manager/Secretary-Agnes Timmons 580-8125
Deacon- John Lauhoff
Deacon- Denver Crawley
Pastoral Council Facilitator-Ronda Ballew
Finance Council- Charles Beseda
KJT- Eugene Maroul
KJZT- Jeanette Urbanovsky
Knights of Columbus- Ernie Pustejovsky
Sacristans- Michael & Janet Bezdek
Music Ministry- Karen Bartosh & Marsha Gerik
Religious Education- Traci Pustejovsky
Youth Ministry – Annette Ballew & Carolyn Kirby
Plant Manager- Charles Beseda 749-7718
Seniors Activities Coordinator- Agnes Marak
Volunteer Coordinator- Marsha Gerik
Safe Environment Coordinator- Terry & Patrick Timmons
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil Mass – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday – 8:00 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Monday & Wednesday – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday – 7:00 p.m.
PALM SUNDAY – APRIL 13, 2014
SATURDAY APR 12: 6:00 pm: +Hattie Slovak by Sam Polansky Family
SUNDAY APR 13: 8:00 am: Parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary
MONDAY APR 14: 6:00 pm: +Mary Jane & Irene Gerik by Doris Nesrsta
WEDNESDAY APR 16: 6:00pm: +Jerry Gerik by Linda Gerik
THURSDAY APR 17: 5:00 pm: +Richard Snapka by Eugene & Kathy Pustejovsky
FRIDAY APR 18: 6:00 pm: Lord’s Passion and Communion
SATURDAY APR 19: 5:00 pm: +Nancy Kasberg by Mark & Cindy Psencik
SUNDAY APR 20: 8:00 am: Parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary
CEMETERY LIGHTS: Intentions Needed
CROSS LIGHTS: Cross lights are damaged – intentions will resume when repaired
SANCTUARY LIGHTS: Henry, Christine, & Bill Beseda by Charles & DJ Beseda Family
HOLY THURSDAY- APRIL 17
ALTAR SERVERS: Lauren & Kyle Gerik
LECTOR: John Gerik
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: John Gerik, Andy Pustejovsky, John Jimenez
USHERS: Gary Pustejovsky
GOOD FRIDAY – APRIL 18
ALTAR SERVERS: Payton & Preston Pustejovsky
LECTOR: Kathy Pustejovsky
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Father Ouseph & Deacon or 1 Minister
USHERS: Phil Pustejovsky
SATURDAY- APRIL 19
ALTAR SERVERS: Matthew & Kolby Padgett
LECTOR: Terry Timmons
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Terry & Agnes Timmons, Linda Gerik
USHERS: John Blaha
SUNDAY – APRIL 20
ALTAR SERVERS: Allison & Madison Murphy
LECTOR: Beverly Pustejovsky
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Beverly Pustejovsky, John Blaha, Charles Beseda
USHERS: Doug Pustejovsky
SATURDAY- APRIL 26
ALTAR SERVERS: Natalie Kaska
LECTOR: Susan Kallus
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Mark & Cindy Psencik, Joe Lenart
USHERS: Kevin Beene
SUNDAY – APRIL 27
ALTAR SERVERS: Keaton Pustejovsky, Christopher Pustejovsky
LECTOR: Gary Pustejovskhy
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Frank & Jeanette Urbanovsky, Ron Kaska
USHERS: Phil Pustejovsky
HOLY WEEK / EASTER SCHEDULE
Holy Thursday – April 17
Abbott — Mass 5:00 pm
Hillsboro — Mass 7:00 pm
Penelope — Mass 9:00 pm
Good Friday – April 18
Abbott — Stations of the Cross 3:00 pm
Lord’s Passion and Communion 6:00 pm
Hillsboro — Stations of the Cross 6:30 pm
Lord’s Passion and Communion 7:30 pm
Penelope — Stations of the Cross 8:30 pm
Lord’s Passion and Communion 9:00 pm
Holy Saturday – April 19 (Easter Vigil)
Abbott — Mass 5:00 pm
Hillsboro — Mass 7:00 pm
Penelope — Mass 9:00 pm
Easter Sunday – April 20
Abbott — Mass 8:00 am
Hillsboro — Mass 9:30 am
Penelope — Mass 11:00 am
Hillsboro — Mass 12:30 pm (español)
FOOT WASHING: We are in need of 12 volunteers to have their feet washed at Holy Thursday Mass. Please contact Agnes Timmons 580-8125.
HOLY EUCHARIST: Beginning Holy Thursday, we will resume Holy Eucharist under both species.
SPECIAL COLLECTION: The Good Friday Collection is requested by the Holy Father. Please be as generous as your abundance allows.
CCD: There will not be CCD classes this Wednesday because of Holy Week.
VACATION: Father Ouseph will be away for his vacation from April 22 – May 23. There will not be any weekday Masses during those weeks. The weekend schedules will remain the same.
BBQ DINNER/RAFFLE: Our annual BBQ dinner is quickly approaching. The dinner and raffle will be held on Sunday, May 18th. At this time, we would like to start collecting raffle items or cash to go towards the purchase of an item. To donate, please contact any of the following individuals: Ronda Ballew at 749-4855 or Karen Marak at 582-2476. So that tickets can be printed, please contact by April 21st. All donations will be greatly appreciated.
RICE BOWL: This week, we pray for people in our own community who struggle with poverty and hunger. Twenty-five percent of contributions to CRS Rice Bowl remain in our diocese, helping to support local poverty and hunger alleviation.
MUSEUM FUNDRAISER: On Sunday, April 27th, the History of West Museum is having a Slovacek’s beef brisket and sausage dinner with all the trimmings, auction, and raffle at the West Knights of Columbus Hall. Serving starts at 11AM with drive through line available. Plates are $8.00. Funds will be used for renovation of the museum building in downtown West and preparation of exhibits.
WEST STATIONS: Make plans to attend the Drive Thru Stations at St. Mary’s Church in West on Sunday, April 13th, 6:30–8:00pm.
FASTING: Catholics who are 18 year old and up, until their 59th birthday (when you begin your 60th year), are bound to fast (1 full meal and 2 “snacks” that don’t add up to a full meal) on Good Friday.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Please remember to keep these individuals in your prayers: Bruce Malaer, Terry Kramolis, Evelyn Soukup, Susan Tomczak, Mark Helona, Mary Ann Pavlas, Stephanie Jarvis, Louise Pappas Woolsey, Eugene Pustejovsky, Doris Nesrsta, Willie Mae Pustejovsky, Johnnie Sinkule, Leo Rejcek, Joe Helona, Patsy Makovy, Martha Hejl, Clara Kaska, Lisa Cole, Jeanette Urbanovsky, Rosilee Bartosh, Felix Picha, Louise Ondrej, Marcella & Michael Kiely, Pat Jimenez, Raymond Zapletal, Donna Nelson, Jane Boley, Tom Pezanosky, Matthew Machac, Edwin Gerik, Bonnie Poole, Edward Rejcek, Rudolph Rejcek, Lillian Sodek, Jane Vallejo, Max Vallejo, Linda Pustejovsky, Domingo Balderas, Edward Muehlstein, Fr. Jerry Ryan, O.S.A., Judy Steele, Harry Gene Nors, Tommy Pustejovsky, Francy Stacha, Jimmy Tolbert, Jeff Bernsen, Margie Wolf, Alexis Enriquez, Baylee Owen, Rocky Steele, Beth Pezanosky, Diana Austin, Monsignor Frank Miller, Deacon John Lauhoff, George Kaska, Jr., Tony Keller, Cindy Bruce Zatopek, Liam Willie, Bernice Beene, Bobby Tlustos, Cathy Sulak, Della Allen, Megan Janek, Jeanne Nicholson, Jamie Beauchamp, Wanda Pustejovsky, Turner Hennig, Janet Krueger, Harvey Janek, Paul Grmela, Opal Davidson, Armand Jimenez, and James Homel.