EACH OCTOBER, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE U. S. CELEBRATES “RESPECT LIFE MONTH” TO PROCLAIM THE IMMEASURABLE VALUE OF EVERY PERSON FROM CONCEPTION TO NATURAL DEATH. THE THEME OF THE 2019-20 RESPECT LIFE PROGRAM IS “CHRIST OUR HOPE: IN EVERY SEASON OF LIFE.” TO COMMEMORATE THIS MONTH, THE CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS, COURT HOLY CROSS #1598 HAS PLACED A RED WREATH ON THE ALTAR AS A SIMPLE REMINDER OF THE VALUE OF EACH AND EVERY HUMAN LIFE.

YOU ARE INVITED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH RCIA is for you if : *you are an adult baptized Catholic who has not yet received the Sacraments of the Eucharist and/or Confirmation *you are an adult who hears God's call to love, seek, discover and learn more about the Catholic faith *you are an adult who loves church history and would like to learn about the birth of Christianity over 2,000 years ago and how the Catholic faith is at the root of that history *you are a lapse catholic who would like to return to the faith but unsure where to begin *you are a practicing Catholic interested in growing in your faith RCIA is a process that includes prayer and study for those who are feeling God's call to deepen their relationship through the Catholic faith and the celebration of Catholic Sacraments.

Embracing God’s Family/Abrazando la Familia de Dios Embracing God’s Family is the theme of the 32nd Annual Catholic Conference. We are Family – God’s Family – One Family. On Saturday, October 19, 2019, at the 32ndAnnual Catholic Conference, we will join as family for a day filled with opportunity to meet more family, to learn and grow as family, and continue on the journey of faith with joy and love, seizing the moment, because we are God’s family! Mrs. Lucia Baez Luzondo, J.D., is a licensed attorney and co-founder of Family Renewal Ministries, Inc., (Renovación Familiar) a ministry dedicated to proclaiming and defending God’s plan for marriage and family, where she has presented extensively in the United States, Latin America and Europe. She will offer the keynote address: The Joy of Family: A Way to Holiness. “Illumined by Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortations, “The Joy of the Gospel” (Evangelii Gaudium), “On Love and the Family” (Amoris Laetitia), and “On the Call to Holiness” (Gaudete et Exsultate) this keynote will address God’s plan for man and woman to unite in love to form a family. From the heart of the family, we hear and answer the Lord’s baptismal call to missionary discipleship. And together, through the dynamic relationship of love and life that is the family, we intentionally seek the common good and pursue the path of holiness, which is the only way to true joy, plenitude and life eternal,” she said. Luzondo, will also offer this keynote later in the day for those who wish to hear the presentation in Spanish. This year, as in years past, the conference will offer many workshops by national, state and local presenters. The wide scope of presentations gives opportunity for any adult Catholic to attend. Some workshops will focus on topics, which sometime affect our families, i.e., relationship, marriage, forgiveness, cremation, ethics of life, and more. Other workshops will be aimed for those involved in catechetical and liturgical ministry. For the first time ever, the conference will be held at St. Joseph High School in Victoria. The campus is spacious and very accommodating for this diocesan event. Additional information can be found on the diocesan website: www.victoriadiocese.org or by contacting Christella Alvarez or Brunilda Ortiz at 361-573-0828.

NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES due to Western Days Celebration

EACH OCTOBER, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE U. S. CELEBRATES “RESPECT LIFE MONTH” TO PROCLAIM THE IMMEASURABLE VALUE OF EVERY PERSON FROM CONCEPTION TO NATURAL DEATH. THE THEME OF THE 2019-20 RESPECT LIFE PROGRAM IS “CHRIST OUR HOPE: IN EVERY SEASON OF LIFE.” TO COMMEMORATE THIS MONTH, THE CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS, COURT HOLY CROSS #1598 HAS PLACED A RED WREATH ON THE ALTAR AS A SIMPLE REMINDER OF THE VALUE OF EACH AND EVERY HUMAN LIFE.

YOU ARE INVITED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH RCIA is for you if : *you are an adult baptized Catholic who has not yet received the Sacraments of the Eucharist and/or Confirmation *you are an adult who hears God's call to love, seek, discover and learn more about the Catholic faith *you are an adult who loves church history and would like to learn about the birth of Christianity over 2,000 years ago and how the Catholic faith is at the root of that history *you are a lapse catholic who would like to return to the faith but unsure where to begin *you are a practicing Catholic interested in growing in your faith RCIA is a process that includes prayer and study for those who are feeling God's call to deepen their relationship through the Catholic faith and the celebration of Catholic Sacraments.

ALL PARISHIONERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ASSIST WITH THIS CLEAN UP! Bring along rakes, hoes, garbage bags, gloves, weed-eaters, flowers, etc.

Religious Education students are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to class. A box will be in the hallway of the Activity Center for donations. Parishioners may also contribute items to the Activity Center or at the entrance of the Church. Donations will be given to Y.A.M.

EACH OCTOBER, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE U. S. CELEBRATES “RESPECT LIFE MONTH” TO PROCLAIM THE IMMEASURABLE VALUE OF EVERY PERSON FROM CONCEPTION TO NATURAL DEATH. THE THEME OF THE 2019-20 RESPECT LIFE PROGRAM IS “CHRIST OUR HOPE: IN EVERY SEASON OF LIFE.” TO COMMEMORATE THIS MONTH, THE CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS, COURT HOLY CROSS #1598 HAS PLACED A RED WREATH ON THE ALTAR AS A SIMPLE REMINDER OF THE VALUE OF EACH AND EVERY HUMAN LIFE.

We will be planning the upcoming Christmas pageant to be presented on Dec. 21, 2019 at Holy Cross. Anyone interested in helping are invited to attend.

NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES - Holy Day of Obligation on Nov. 1st - All Saints' Day