The Diocese of Victoria
Bishop Brendan J. Cahill
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Bishop Barron's Advent Reflections
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Friends, in today’s Gospel the Pharisees compare the eating habits of John the Baptist, who fasted, and Jesus, who dined with sinners. In the carefully stratified society of Jesus’ time, a righteous...
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New Parishioner Registration Information
IF YOU or YOUR FAMILY ARE NEW TO THIS PARISH:
Please fill out a Census Form located at the Parish Office or on this website under "Information/Forms/Donate" tab.
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Parish Mission Information - December 8 - 11, 2018
Father Patrick Martin is scheduled to present a Mission at St. Peter's Catholic Church,
December 8-11. Blind since childhood at the age of 9, Father Pat preaches on living
with suffering.
The theme of his mission is "Carry Your Cross Joyfully, And lt Will Carry You."
His mission consists of 3 talks. The first one is given at all the weekend Masses to
introduce the mission and invite all to attend the other two evenings.
Monday and Tuesday of the Mission, Fr. Pat will be available in the church for
Counseling &/or Confession for 2 hours in the morning. Monday and Tuesday
evenings, he will be available again for 1 hour before Mass. The 2nd and 3rd
Mission talks will be given as homilies for the Monday and Tuesday evening Mass.
MASS TIMES: Saturday evening 6:30 P.M. in Blessing
Sunday Morning 8 A.M. in Markham
Sunday Morning 10 A.M. in Blessing
Monday and Tuesday evening 6:30 P.M. in Blessing
Monday and Tuesday Morning Counseling & for Confessions 10 A.M. to 12 Noon
Monday and Tuesday Evening Counseling & for Confessions 5:15-6:15 P.M.
All are welcome and invited to attend this Mission-Catholic as well as Non-Catholic.
Please invite all your family and friends to join us!
There is no charge for the Mission, but a free will offering will be taken up on
Monday and Tuesday evening.
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Catholic News Service
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National Catholic Register
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By Jimmy Akin | A reader writes: My good sir, a baptized Catholic who is away from the Faith asked me at work this week: “How do we know we are not living in a computer simulation? What is wrong with...
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By Fr. Dwight Longenecker | One of the most common pronouncements by the atheists is that “Christianity is a myth.” Are they right? Is Christianity a myth? Are the gospels myths? In a sense the...
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By Kevin Di Camillo | Although they had been around since at least the Council of Trent in the 16th century in their renewed and current form, the “Minor Orders” — that is, the steps to becoming a...
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By Edward Pentin | VATICAN CITY — Is Pope Francis, through some recent comments he has made, encouraging a broader discussion of homosexuality in the consecrated and priestly life ahead of the...
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Safe Environment: To Report Allegations of Abuse
If a person is in immediate danger, call 911
OR
If you witness, suspect, or know of child and /or vulnerable adult abuse,
YOU MUST FILE A REPORT WITHIN 48 HOURS!
Contact Civil Authorities
Department of Family and Protective Services
1-800-252-5400
or
www.txabusehotline.org
If Church Personnel is Involved In Alleged Abuse:
Step One — Contact Civil Authorities.
Step Two — Contact one of the following:
· Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Outreach, Vicki L. Pyatt, LMSW, at (361) 827-7186 email pastoralcare@victoriadiocese.org;
· Bishop or Chancellor of the Diocese of Victoria at (361) 573-0828; and Written Allegations Should Be Sent To:Office of the Bishop
P. O. Box 4070
Victoria, Texas 77903
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Parish Mission Statement
Variety and Unity ---- “Many and different though we are, are one body and so it is with Christ.” --- For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, we walk together with love as one family.
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Upcoming Mass Schedule Changes
Immaculate Conception of Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)
*Saturday, December 8th: 8:00am at St. Peter's
*Please Note: On this day, to fulfill your obligation, it is
necessary to attend two Masses next weekend.
(Holy Day at 8:00am and Normal Sunday schedule)
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe:
Wednesday, December 12th: 5:00pm at St. Peter'sChristmas Eve Mass
Monday, December 24th: 7:00pm at St. Peter's
Christmas Day Masses, Tuesday, December 25th
8:00am at St. Robert's in Markham
10:00am at St. Peter's in, Blessing -
Mass Times
- Saturday Vigil 6:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. Peter's Church, Blessing, TX
- Sunday 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Robert's Church, Markham, TX 10:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Peter's Church, Blessing, TX
- Tuesday 6:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Wednesday 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Peter's Church, Blessing, TX 6:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN First Wednesday of each month during Religious Education schedule - St. Peter's Church, Blessing, TX
- Thursday 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Friday 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
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Confession Times
- Sunday 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM St. Robert's Church, Markham, TX
- Saturday 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM St. Peter's Church, Blessing, TX Or by special appointment and separate schedules during Advent and Lenten seasons
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Adoration Times
- Thursday: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM St. Peter's Church, Blessing, TX
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Is 48:17-19Responsorial Psalm Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6Gospel Mt 11:16-19
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Catholic News
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