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
SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
TWENTY-FIFTH 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.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SATURDAY SEPT 20: 6:00 pm: +Irene Gerik by Linda Gerik
SUNDAY SEPT 21: 8:00 am: Ella Pustejovsky by Godparents, Doug & Missie
Pustejovsky
MONDAY SEPT 22: 6:00 pm: +Henry Pustejovsky by Moon & Martinez Families
WEDNESDAY SEPT 24: 6:00 pm: +Jim & Clara Nors by Robert & Marie Nors
SATURDAY SEPT 27: 6:00 pm: +Tim Gerik by Martha Gerik
SUNDAY SEPT 28: 8:00 am: Parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary
CEMETERY LIGHTS: John & Annie Pustejovksy by Johnnie & Mary Pustejovsky
CROSS LIGHTS: Frank & Mary Polansky by Johnnie & Mary Pustejovsky
SANCTUARY LIGHTS: Sister Margaret by Junior & Frances Pustejovsky
SATURDAY- SEPTEMBER 27
ALTAR SERVERS: Lauren & Kyle Gerik
LECTOR: John Gerik
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Andy Pustejovsky, John Jimenez, John Gerik
USHERS: Kevin Beene
SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 28
ALTAR SERVERS: Allison & Madison Murphy
LECTOR: Beverly Pustejovsky
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Beverly Pustejovksy, John Blaha, Charles Beseda
USHERS: Charles Beseda
SATURDAY- OCTOBER 4
ALTAR SERVERS: Matthew & Kolby Padgett
LECTOR: Terry Timmons
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Mark & Cindy Psencik, Albert Srubar
USHERS: John Gerik
SUNDAY – OCTOBER 5
ALTAR SERVERS: Mallory Ballew, Payton Pustejovsky
LECTOR: Pat Blaha
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Roger & Debbie Pustejovsky, Joycie Pustejovsky
USHERS: Gary Pustejovsky
SHARING IN MINISTRY: By making a gift to the Sharing in Ministry Bishop’s Annual Appeal, we all share in the work of our diocese and the mission of the church. Please consider making your pledge on this Commitment Weekend for the appeal. Thank you to all who have already pledged, moving us closer to our goal as a parish community.
SPECIAL COLLECTION: Thank you for your generous support of our second collection last weekend which was for the Middle East. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
MINISTER SCHEDULES: New minister schedules for Altar Servers, Lectors, and Eucharistic Ministers are ready to be picked up. In an effort to save postage, please get yours from the back table.
CHOIR PRACTICE: There will be Choir practice after Mass on Monday, September 22nd.
KJZT JUNIORS: The next meeting of the KJZT juniors will be Sunday, September 21 at 10 am in the Parish Hall. Please wear a camp T shirt if you have one. Don’t forget your supplies for our September project.
WORLD YOUTH DAY—The annual World Youth Day at Six Flags will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2014. IHM parishioners in grades 9-12 are invited to attend. As in years past, we will spend the day at the park, attend 5PM Mass (at the park), and then return home after Mass. If you are interested, please add your name to the sign-up sheet on the table by the mother’s room by September 28. For more information, you may call or text Annette Ballew at 254-749-4151.
STIPENDS: Stipends for Cross, Sanctuary, or Cemetery Lights are free will donations that typically range from $2.50 – $3.00. Enclose your intentions along with your donation in a specially marked envelope and drop it in the collection basket. You can request specific dates for your intention. Free will votive candle donations can be dropped into the coin slot on the candle stand.
PARISH BAZAAR: The Church of the Nativity of the BVM in Penelope will hold its Annual Bazaar today, Sunday, September 21st. See the flyer on the back bulletin board for more information.
PARISH BAZAAR: St. Martin’s Church in Tours is having their fall festival next Sunday, September 28th. See the flyer on the back bulletin board for more information.
RACHEL MINISTRIES: Rachel Ministries is offering two confidential weekend retreats for healing after abortion; one in English on October 10-12, and one in Spanish on October 31-November 2. The retreat will help if you are struggling with grief, guilt and pain after abortion and want to find healing and hope. Come and experience the mercy, forgiveness and healing love of God in the company of others who understand what you’re going through. For more information in English, please call our confidential English helpline at 817-923-4757 or email forgiven@racheltx.org. For more information in Spanish, please call our confidential Spanish helpline at 817-886-4760 or email misericordia@racheltx.org. Confidentiality is strictly observed.
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, Clara Kaska, Lisa Cole, Jeanette Urbanovsky, Rosilee Bartosh, Felix Picha, Louise Ondrej, Marcella & Michael Kiely, Pat Jimenez, Raymond Zapletal, Donna Nelson, Jane Boley, Matthew Machac, 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, Bernice Beene, Bobby Tlustos, Cathy Sulak, Della Allen, Megan Janek, Jeanne Nicholson, Jamie Beauchamp, Wanda Pustejovsky, Janet Krueger, Harvey Janek, Opal Davidson, Armand Jimenez, James Homel, Ginger Kutscherousky, Ann Vanek, Mark Kutscherousky, Deacon John Peca, and Jim Kornegay..