STS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH – MARAK

Physical Address : 6633 Fm 2269, Buckholts, Texas 76518

Church Office: 20120 Fm 485, Burlington, Texas 76519

Rectory (254) 985-2280 Church (254) 697-4861

                    Walter Matus, Pastor            E-Mail Address:   STJSSCM@Embarqmail.com

Parish Website:  http://marakchurch.org     Diocesan Website:  WWW.austindiocese.org

Deacon Bob Snigger    BJSNI@hotmail.com   or phone 254. 913.1125

Bulletin information: Merlene Slavik (254) 697-3801 or  slavik@farm-market.net

Sacrament of Reconciliation – Before the Wednesday and Sunday Masses

Sacrament of Marriage – Notify the pastor at least 4 months in advance of wedding date

Sacrament of Baptism – Sunday after the 10:15 Mass

19^TH  SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME­­­­­­                                                       AUGUST 10, 2008

MASSES:

Monday            No Mass

Tuesday            No Mass

Wednesday        No Mass

Thursday            6:00 P.M.        (Marak) Phillip John Hubnik by Laddie Dohnalik

                        7:00 P.M.          Pete and Lullie Kucera by Dorothy Haisler

Friday                 7:00 A.M.       Vincent and Angela Koenig

Saturday           5:30 p.m.          For all Parishioners

Sunday                  8:15 a.m.          Sister Rose Doskocil by Cyclone KJZT

                       10:15 a.m.         (Marak)Martha Klecka by Frank Klecka

MINISTRIES  Thursday 8/14                                                   AUGUST 17, 2008

Eucharistic   Ethel Marak                                            Bernice Vrazel                                                                                                  

Lector          Volunteer                                                 Haley Vrazel

Offertory      Volunteers                                               K J Z T Jr’s

Altar Server  Volunteers                                              M Stermer, M Green & Jason Green

Ushers          Volunteers                                             Richard Vansa and Bernard Wimmer

Offering         Reg. Offering $ 1,127.00 Building Fund $434.00

Second Collection next Sunday for the “Home of Angels” in Temple                

CHURCH CLEANING FOR Sunday Listed for   August

Aug 17             Evelyn Marek, Janice Marek & Michelle Kostroun

Aug 24             Aline Junek, Linda Smith, Carolyn Talafuse

Aug 31             Laura Vaculin, Terry Vaculin & Sara Kostroun

SANCTUARY LIGHT      8/11 – 8/24 Shirley Hollas by Marguerite Michalka

PRAYER CHAIN: For peace, for our serviceman, parishioners in Nursing homes, homebound and those on our prayer chain. Thanks to the prayer chain for numerous prayers.  Each of you is a blessing to many in need of prayers.  Continue the good work. 

CEDARBRAKE RETREATS  ----Call 254.780.2434 for more information

Marriage Preparation Dates –September 5^th – 7^th;  November 21^st – 23^rd.

Retrovaille     For struggling couples------Oct 24^th -26^th   Call 512.267.6127

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION – HOLY DAY is Friday, August 15^th.  Masses are

Thurs, 8/14 @6:00 p.m. – Marak; 7:00 p.m. Cyclone; Fri. , 8/15 @7:00 a.m. –Cyclone

Things to do

Parish Social –Monday, August 11^th at 6:00 P.M.  Dominoes and Pot Luck dinner.

Temple Deanery DCCW Meeting Wed. 8/20 @Holy family in Copperas Cove@ 10:00 a.m.

PRAHA PICNIC –Friday August 15^th @11 A.M

ST. MONICA’S PICNIC IN CAMERON , Sunday, August 17^th, BBQ Plates $8.00

KJZT Back to School Breakfast--- Sunday , August 17^th after Mass.

Scripture class resumes on Thursday, 8/21 at Cyclone

STS. Cyril & Methodius – Marak –. Sunday, August 24^th - Picnic 11:00 .A.M

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Temple –Picnic Sun.,8/31 beginning at 8:00 a.m.

PICNIC NEWS:

 Potato Salad Making Day.—Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 21^st.  Need volunteers to come together at 7:30 to make the potato salad for the picnic.

Picnic set up day   -- Saturday, August 23^rd.   -- 7:30 The booths need to be set up.  Need volunteers for final grounds and hall preparation. Also volunteer to help with the Chicken preparation .   Blessings to all who give of their time.

REP is in need of a First Communion teacher.   Please volunteer your talents to the program.  Contact Sara Kostroun or Jill Stermer.

Parish Sympathy and Prayers to Robert and Vicki Plachy & family  in the loss of her Dad.

Parish Sympathy and Prayers to Glen & Kelly Laurence & family in the loss of his Dad.

May God grant you the comfort that you need in your loss.

Taking Another Shot

When [Peter] saw how [strong] the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink,

                                                              he cried out, “Lord, save me!”      Matthew 14:30

   When I chose Peter as my confirmation name, I had no idea how frequently I would think of him. You see, whenever I’m on the tee of a par 3 over water, I gratefully recall his boldness in asking Jesus to walk on water. I take my stance, a practice swing and hit. In seconds, I know whether I’ve carried the water, hit the green, or, like Peter, come up short, ending up in the water.

   Either way, neither my round of golf nor his discipleship is over. I always can take another shot just as Peter continued his lessons in discipleship after Jesus pulled him back into the boat. Discipleship, like golf it seems, requires a simultaneous mix of bold confidence and absolute humility.

Jesus, bless me today with Peter’s fearless companionship. Make me bold when that’s what you want               

                                                           and humble when I get it wrong.           Fr. James Krings

St. Lincy Bibiana will at Mass next Sunday.  She serves at the Home of Angels  in Temple.