IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH
601 W. Houston St.
Abbott, TX 76621
(254) 582-3092
Parish Website: www.immaculateheartofmaryabbott.org
Parish Email: IHOM@airmail.net
Office Hours: M – Th – 9 am to 1 pm
JUNE 4, 2017
PENTECOST SUNDAY
PARISH STAFF & MINISTRIES
Pastor – Reverend Joseph Keating
Business Manager/Secretary – Agnes & Terry Timmons
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 254-749-7718
Seniors Activities Coordinator – Agnes Marak
Volunteer Coordinator – Marsha Gerik
Safe Environment Coordinator – Terry & Patrick Timmons
JUNE 4, 2017
PENTECOST SUNDAY
SATURDAY JUNE 3: 6:00 pm: Fr. Stephen Nesrsta (22nd Anniversary) by Doris Nesrsta
SUNDAY JUNE 4: 8:00 am: Parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary
MONDAY JUNE 5: 6:00 pm: NO MASS
WEDNESDAY JUNE 7: 6:00 pm: NO MASS
SATURDAY JUNE 10: 6:00 pm: + Henry, Christine, & Bill Beseda by Charles & DJ Beseda
SUNDAY JUNE 11: 8:00 am: Parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary
CEMETERY LIGHTS: John & Clara Kaska by John Daniel Kaska
CROSS LIGHTS: Tommy Pustejovsky by Sam Polansky Family
SANCTUARY LIGHTS: Individuals on our Prayer List by Anna Kaska
SATURDAY- JUNE 10
ALTAR SERVERS: Liz Vallon, Ryan Pustejovsky
LECTORS: Joanie Pustejovsky
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Albert Srubar, Andy Pustejovsky, Nolan Pustejovsky
USHER: John Blaha
SUNDAY – JUNE 11
ALTAR SERVERS: Christopher Pustejovsky, Mallory Ballew
LECTOR: Gary Pustejovsky
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Frank & Jeanette Urbanovsky, Ron Kaska
USHER: Doug Pustejovsky
SATURDAY- JUNE 17
ALTAR SERVERS: Gerik Family
LECTORS: Patrick Timmons
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Agnes & David Timmons, John Gerik
USHER: Brad Padgett
SUNDAY – JUNE 18
ALTAR SERVERS: Allison & Madison Murphy
LECTOR: Annette Ballew
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Joycie Pustejovsky, Charles Beseda, Roger Pustejovsky
USHER: Patrick Hejl
THANK YOU: Your support of the Catholic Communication Campaign is most appreciated.
FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI ACTIVITIES: Father Joe will preach a parish mission focusing on the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Each day starts in church with Mass at 6:00 p.m. and continues with the mission talk at 6:30 in the parish hall. Light refreshments will be available each day. All are encouraged to attend.
Wednesday, June 14th – The historical roots of the Eucharist
Thursday, June 15th – The theology of the Eucharist
Friday, June 16th – Eucharistic miracles and devotion
Saturday, June 17th the 6:00pm Vigil Mass will conclude with a Eucharistic procession through the streets of Abbott. The procession will last less than one hour. A hay ride will be provided for those who have difficulty walking. The procession will conclude with benediction in the Church.
All altar servers are encouraged to join in the Corpus Christi procession. Servers are asked to arrive at the Saturday Mass 15 minutes early, vest in cassock and surplice and sit together in the front pews. After communion, we will carry lighted candles, incense and the crucifix in procession together with the Blessed Sacrament.
NOTICE: Please note that there will be no Masses on Monday or Wednesday of this week because Father Joe will be away.
NEW OFFICE HOURS: Beginning June 5th the church will have new office hours. The office will be open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
MINISTER SCHEDULES: New schedules for Lectors, Altar Servers, Ushers, and Eucharistic Ministers will be coming out in July. Training is available for all these roles. If you are new and wish to be added or need to make any changes, including a new contact number, please include it on the information sheet located on the back table. Please put these in the collection basket by June 11th. Hope to see some new faces.
FATHER’S DAY FLOWERS: This is the last weekend to take intentions for Father’s Day flowers. Use the envelopes located at the entrances of the church and put in the collection basket by June 4th.
HAMBURGER SUPPER: The Knights of Columbus will host a hamburger supper on Saturday, June 10th in the parish hall from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The meal consisting of hamburgers and all the trimmings, french fries, pinto beans, dessert, and tea will be $8.00 for adult and to go plates and $5.00 for children plates 12 and under. Everyone is invited.
SENIOR SOCIAL: The next Senior Social will be held on Monday, June 12th at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Chicken and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side dish to share. All seniors are invited to enjoy an evening out with friends. (Individuals or couples where one of the spouses has reached the age of 60 years young are welcome to attend this function.)
CHOIR PRACTICE: There will be Choir practice after Mass on Monday, June 5th . Everyone is welcome to attend.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Please remember to keep these individuals in your prayers: Terry Kramolis, Evelyn Soukup, Susan Tomczak, Mark Helona, Mary Ann Pavlas, Louise Pappas Woolsey, Eugene Pustejovsky, Johnnie Sinkule, Joe Helona, Patsy Makovy, Lisa Cole, Jeanette Urbanovsky, Rosilee Bartosh, Felix Picha, Louise Ondrej, Donna Nelson, Matthew Machac, Bonnie Poole, Lillian Sodek, Jane Vallejo, Max Vallejo, Domingo Balderas, Edward & Virginia Muehlstein, Rocky Steele, Judy Steele, Harry Gene Nors, Tommy Pustejovsky, Jimmy Tolbert, Jeff Bernsen, Margie Wolf, Alexis Enriquez, Baylee Owen, Beth Pezanosky, Diana Austin, Monsignor Frank Miller, Deacon John Lauhoff, Bernice Beene, Bobby Tlustos, Cathy Sulak, Jeanne Nicholson, Jamie Beauchamp, Wanda Pustejovsky, Harvey Janek, Opal Davidson, James Homel, Ann Vanek, Mark Kutscherousky, Jim Kornegay, Willie Joe Janek, Darren Boyse, Sara Casey, Deacon Denver Crawley, Deanell Crawley, Ed Sykora, Doris Nesrsta, Martha Beseda, David Sinkule, Lucy Garza, Hannah Hildebrand, Cooper and Brooklyn Downing, J. T. Vallon, Charles Beseda, Helen Sustala, Mike Magid, Margaret Kennedy, Kim Thornhill, Father Reinhard Sternemann, O.S.A., Jerry Kazda, Rosalie Gentile, Charlie Reither, Tommy Janek, April Warren, and Ashley Grmela.
KJZT JUNIORS: The KJZT Juniors will meet on Wednesday, June 14, at 6:30 pm in the Smid Center.
SAVE THE DATE: The Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Sunday, August 27th.
INTENTIONS NEEDED: We have openings for Cross Light intentions. Anyone wishing to send in requests may do so by enclosing the intention and donation in a specially marked envelope and placing it in the collection basket. (Donations are typically $2-$3.)
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Adoration will take place every Saturday beginning at 4:30 p.m. and ending with Benediction at 5:30. Please sign the sheet at the entrance of the Church to ensure that someone is available to adore.
CATHOLIC RADIO: Do you need your Catholic fix on more than just Sundays? RED-C Catholic Radio in Central Texas can take care of your needs at 98.3 FM 24/7! This is a great way for you to learn more about your faith as well!
FATIMA: The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima is touring the Diocese of Dallas, June 2nd through June 24th. The statue will be at these locations on the following dates: Monday, June 5th at St. Joseph – 600 E. Marvin in Waxahachie from 4 – 7 p.m. and Tuesday, June 6th at Immaculate Conception – 3000 W. Hwy 22 in Corsicana from 5:30 – 8:45 p.m.
“THE MYSTERY OF CHRIST”: You are invited to experience a faith-filled Catholic family conference at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Austin on June 9-10. This teaching can transform how you view the world and your place in it. Materials are on the back table with more info.
CDA FUNDRAISER: The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Sacred Heart #829 of West will host the annual ‘Taste of West’ fundraiser on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at the St. Mary’s Parish Center, 507 W. Spruce Street in West, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.