IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH
601 W. Houston St.
Abbott, TX 76621
(254) 582-3092
Cell: (254) 707-0624
Parish Website: www.immaculateheartofmaryabbott.org
Parish Email: IHOM@airmail.net
AUGUST 2, 2015
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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-Gary Pustejovsky
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.
AUGUST 2, 2015
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SATURDAY AUGUST 1: 6:00 pm: Parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary
SUNDAY AUGUST 2: 8:00 am: +Christine Beseda by Mary Klaus
MONDAY AUGUST 3: 6:00 pm: +Dennis Gerik by John & Molly Gerik
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 5: 6:00 pm: +Clara Kaska by Johnnie & Mary Pustejovsky
SATURDAY AUGUST 8: 6:00 pm: +Larry & Charlie Pavlas by Lil Pavlas & Family
SUNDAY AUGUST 9: 8:00 am: Parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary
CEMETERY LIGHTS: Father Jerry Ryan, O.S.A. by Martha Beseda
CROSS LIGHTS: Bruce & Frances Malaer by Tom & Nancy Neill
SANCTUARY LIGHTS: George Kaska, Jr. by the Family
SATURDAY- AUGUST 8
ALTAR SERVERS: Lauren & Kyle Gerik
LECTORS: Susan Kallus
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: John Gerik, John Jimenez, Albert Srubar
USHERS: John Gerik
SUNDAY – AUGUST 9
ALTAR SERVERS: Mallory Ballew, Meredith Moore
LECTOR: Pat Blaha
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Joycie Pustejovsky, John Blaha, Charles Beseda
USHERS: Charles Beseda
SATURDAY- AUGUST 15
ALTAR SERVERS: Matthew & Colby Padgett
LECTOR: Joyce Lenart
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Mark & Cindy Psencik, Andy Pustejovsky
USHERS: Brad Padgett
SUNDAY – AUGUST 16
ALTAR SERVERS: Christopher Pustejovsky, Katelyn Pustejovsky
LECTOR: Joycie Pustejovsky
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Roger & Debbie Pustejovsky, Beverly Pustejovsky
USHERS: Gary Pustejovsky
PRIEST CARE FUND SPECIAL COLLECTION: This weekend, we will take up a special collection for the Diocesan Priest Care Fund. Each year contributions from this collection are distributed to cover the costs of priests who are either in special or convalescent care and who have exhausted medical coverage and personal resources. These are our shepherds who have dedicated their lives to serving God’s people. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
BULLETIN DEADLINE: Announcements for next week’s bulletin need to be sent in by noon on Thursday, August 6th.
THANK YOU: Many thanks to Charles Beseda and his crew for getting our church property ready for our annual insurance inspection. The shredding, trimming, and debris removal are greatly appreciated.
RAFFLE PRIZES NEEDED: We are in great need of items for our Spaghetti Dinner Raffle. This is the last weekend to donate cash or a prize. To donate, please contact any of the following individuals: Karen Marak at 582-2476 or Agnes Timmons at 254-580-8125. All donations will be greatly appreciated.
CCD STARTS NEXT MONTH: Our religious education program is in need of several teachers. There are openings in several grade levels. If you would be willing your share your time with the students, please contact Traci Pustejovsky at 254-580-8202.
WEST ACTS 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Join us as we remember and commemorate the beginnings of this ministry that has positively impacted so many lives at Three Mountain Retreat Center outside of Clifton on Saturday, August 15, 2015. We will have an Afternoon Mass at 4 PM followed by Pot Luck Supper . West ACTS Core will provide fried chicken. Everyone is asked to bring a vegetable or dessert to the Dining Hall. Drinks will be provided – no alcohol, please. Please RSVP at westacts10thanniversary@gmail.com to get an accurate count of the amount of food to buy. We look forward to seeing you there!
WOMEN’S ACTS RETREAT: Ladies, Are you looking for a “girl’s weekend”? Mark September 17-20th on your calendar!!! Not only will you meet some new friends, but you will also have an opportunity to reconnect with Our Heavenly Father. Please consider attending the Women’s Fall ACTS Retreat. You can get a registration form on the back table. Come join us!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Whitney Hospice is in need of volunteers. Please see the notice on the back bulletin board for more information.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Please remember to keep these individuals in your prayers: Terry Kramolis, Evelyn Soukup, Susan Tomczak, Mark Helona, Mary Ann Pavlas, Stephanie Jarvis, Louise Pappas Woolsey, Eugene Pustejovsky, Sinkule, Joe Helona, Patsy Makovy, Lisa Cole, Jeanette Urbanovsky, Rosilee Bartosh, Felix Picha, Louise Ondrej, Marcella & Michael Kiely, Pat Jimenez, Donna Nelson, Matthew Machac, Bonnie Poole, Edward Rejcek, Rudolph Rejcek, Lillian Sodek, Jane Vallejo, Max Vallejo, Linda Pustejovsky, Domingo Balderas, Edward Muehlstein, 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, Tony Keller, Cindy Bruce Zatopek, Bernice Beene, Bobby Tlustos, Cathy Sulak, Megan Janek, Jeanne Nicholson, Jamie Beauchamp, Wanda Pustejovsky, Janet Krueger, Harvey Janek, Opal Davidson, Armand Jimenez, James Homel, Ann Vanek, Mark Kutscherousky, Jim Kornegay, Charlie Flaherty, Willie Joe Janek, Darren Boyse, Raymond Jaska, Sara Casey, Deacon Denver Crawley, Sharon Crawley, and Ed Sykora.