Bulletin Week 2a.pub - Notre Dame Catholic Church
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Bulletin Week 2a.pub - Notre Dame Catholic Church
The vision of Notre Dame Catholic Church is to glorify God by being a faithful, inclusive community who, in the name of Jesus Christ, enables all to grow in their relationship with God and with one another through witness, worship and service. NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC CHURCH (Corner of Water & Washington Street) Kerrville, TX. 78028 Pastoral Center: 909 Main Str eet Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (Closed between 12N-1:00pm) Phone:(830)257-5961 Fax:(830)895-9771 Website: www.notr edamechur ch.cc Social Center:(830)257-1929 Faith Formation: (830)896-4233 School: (830)257-6707 April 10, 2016 MASS AND SERVICE SCHEDULE SATURDAY VIGIL: 5:00 pm SUNDAY: 7:45 am, 9:15 am (Spanish), 11:00 am, 5:00 pm WEEKDAYS: Please r efer to the inside of the bulletin for the Mass times RITE OF RECONCILIATION: Satur day – 3:30 - 4:45 pm MARRIAGES: Please consult the pastor 6 months in advance. QUINCEAÑERAS: Please call the Pastor al Center 6 months in advance. BAPTISMS: Call the YFM office to make an appointment at 896-4233. PASTORAL TEAM CLERGY Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Boulette Pastor Reverend Scott Janysek Parochial Vicar Deacon Daniel Arriaga Deacon Alfredo (Jimmy) Bill, Jr. Hispanic Ministry Deacon Charles Domingues Deacon Raul Gutierrez Deacon Harold (Sonny) Kaufhold Deacon Juan Martinez PASTORAL CENTER Dwayne Mosser Business Manager Eva Bill Parish Secretary Tracy Gourley Financial Associate LITURGY AND MUSIC Dorothy Cass Director of Liturgy/Music Ministries Marta Mata Liturgy Secretary OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION Coord. Families & Children Dianne Albrecht Coord. Adults Alma Cruz-Gonzales Coord. Families & Children/Hispanic Ministry Denise Jenschke Coord. Cathechesis of the Good Shepherd & First Eucharist Prep. Wyatt Wentrcek Coord. of Youth Ministry Nelda Bill Secretary/Baptism Coordinator CATHOLIC SCHOOL OFFICE Marlin Marcum Principal Irene Alcorta Secretary Michelle Coldwell Registrar Debbie Mossman Bookkeeper MAINTENANCE Mark Ince Superintendent READINGS FOR THE WEEK Third Sunday of Easter April 10, 2016 Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Silver and Gold What I Have I Give to You (Acts 3:6) Sunday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 47a; Jn 6:35-40 Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16 -17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:1217; Jn 6:60-69 Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1 -3, 5; Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:2730 Easter Greetings in the Lord! Scriptural Post-Resurrection stories often portray disciples belatedly recognizing Jesus. Christian folklore also tells of folks desirous of encountering Jesus but not recognizing Him “disguised” as the poor, the leper, the child, or a strange wayfarer – until later reflection. We, too, experience the Resurrection this way in our own time. Being recognized is such a wonderful human experience. Do you remember the day your beloved recognized your voice or person? Or the first time your baby’s eyes indicated that he or she knew you were mommy or daddy? It is a joy when someone we respect remembers our name. But with recognition comes responsibility. In today’s Gospel John describes seven disciples who undertake a fishing expedition after the Resurrection: Peter, the impulsive leader; Thomas, who believes lately; Nathaniel, who was without guile; James and John, the passionate sons of Zebedee; and two others unnamed. Following Peter’s lead, they decide to go fishing by night but catch no fish at all until Jesus (unrecognized) invites them to cast their nets on the other side of the boat – echoing the Lucan story of Jesus calling the first disciples (Luke 5:111). Like before, they netted a huge number of fish, but not until breakfast on the beach did they recognized Jesus’ identity – a Eucharistic meal. A deeper meaning is revealed in what happens next. First, Jesus asks Peter to make a triple confession of love to balance out his triple denial of Jesus in the high priest’s courtyard. Then, after each declaration of loyalty Jesus declares that Peter’s love involves caring for Jesus’ flock. It is a comfort to know that Christ’s call comes even to those who have previously betrayed him. But we also must see that resurrection recognition is intimately linked to apostolate within the life of the Church. The same message appears in today’s first and second readings. In Acts the apostles know Jesus’ Resurrection implies a vocation to evangelize: They announce to the religious authorities that they must obey God and not man, even if it means they will be persecuted. Are we prepared to do the same? And in Revelation, John’s grand tableau of heavenly realities assures Jesus’ followers they can expect persecution, but they can also know the Holy Spirit’s power. In this vision all creation is gathered at last in a mighty chorus of praise and thanksgiving for the reconciliation of all things through the “lamb that was slain,” in whom all mysteries and the tragedies of the “seven seals” are resolved. We are not to be blind to the tasks around us nor to pretend all problems are already solved, but to be assured that Christ, the lamb of the vision, holds the key to reconciling all the world’s ills. May that ever be our hope at Notre Dame Catholic Church and School! In Jesus, Fr. Mike TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Brought before the Sanhedrin, the apostles give witness to Jesus Christ. (Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41). Psalm — I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me (Psalm 30). Second Reading — In his vision John sees all in heaven and on earth give honor and glory to the one on the throne and to the Lamb (Revelation 5:1114). Gospel — Jesus appears to the disciples by the sea of Tiberias (John 21:1-19 [1-14]). SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday of Easter Monday: Stanislaus St. Wednesday: St. Martin I Friday: Day Income Tax LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Hch 6:8-15; Sal 119 118):23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Martes: Hch 7:51 — 8:1a; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Miércoles: Hch 8:1b-8; Sal 66 (65):13a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Jueves: Hch 8:26-40; Sal 66 (65):89, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Viernes: Hch 9:1-20; Sal 117 (116):1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Sábado: Hch 9:31-42; Sal 116 (115):12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Domingo: Hch 13:14, 43-52; Sal 100 (99):1-3, 5; Ap 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30 Lunes: Tercer Domingo de Pascua 10 de abril de 2016 Oro y Plata Lo Que Tengo Te Lo Doy (Hechos 3:6) ¡Saludos de Pascua en el Señor! Las historias en las Escrituras, posteriores a la Resurrección describen a los discípulos reconociendo tardíamente a Jesús. La tradición Cristiana también habla de personas deseosas de encontrarse con Jesús, pero que no lo reconocieron "disfrazado" como pobre, leproso, el niño, o un extraño caminante - hasta más tarde. Nosotros, también, experimentamos la Resurrección de esta manera en nuestro propio tiempo. Al ser reconocido es una experiencia humana tan maravillosa. ¿Recuerdan el día en que su amado(a) reconoció su voz o su persona? O ¿La primera vez que los ojos del bebé te indicaron que él o ella sabían que eras su mamá o su papá? Es una alegría cuando alguien a quien respetamos recuerda nuestro nombre. Pero con el reconocimiento viene la responsabilidad. En el Evangelio de hoy, San Juan describe cuando siete discípulos emprenden la expedición de pesca después de la Resurrección: San Pedro, el líder impulsivo; Santo Tomás, quien recientemente había creído; San Bartolomé también llamado Natanael, quien fue sin engaño; San Santiago y San Juan, los hijos fervorosos de Zebedeo; y otros dos sin nombre. Siguiendo el ejemplo de San Pedro, deciden ir a pescar por la noche, pero no pescaron nada, hasta que Jesús (no reconocido) los invita a echar las redes al otro lado de la barca - haciéndose eco de la historia de San Lucas Jesús llamando a los primeros discípulos (San Lucas 5: 1-11). Al igual que antes, la pesca fue muy abundante, pero no fue hasta en el desayuno en la playa, cuando reconocen la identidad de Jesús - una comida Eucarística. Un significado más profundo se revela en lo que sucede a continuación. En primer lugar, Jesús pide hacer a San Pedro una triple confesión de su amor, para equilibrar su triple negación de Jesús en el patio del sumo sacerdote. Entonces, después de cada declaración de lealtad Jesús declara que el amor de San Pedro implicaba el cuidado de sus ovejas. Es un consuelo saber que el llamado de Cristo llega incluso a aquellos que previamente le han traicionado. Pero también hay que ver que reconocer la Resurrección está íntimamente ligado al apostolado dentro de la vida de la Iglesia. El mismo mensaje aparece en la primera y segunda lecturas de hoy. En los Hechos, los Apóstoles reconocen que la Resurrección de Jesús implica una vocación para evangelizar: Anuncian a las autoridades religiosas que tienen que obedecer a Dios y no al hombre, aunque esto significara que fueran perseguidos. ¿Estamos preparados para hacer lo mismo? Y en el Apocalipsis, el gran cuadro de realidades celestiales de San Juan asegura a los seguidores de Jesús que pueden esperar persecución, pero también puede conocer el poder del Espíritu Santo. En esta visión toda la creación se recoge en el pasado en un potente coro de alabanza y acción de gracias por la reconciliación de todas las cosas a través del "Cordero que fue inmolado", en los que se resuelven todos los misterios y las tragedias de los "siete sellos". No estamos para hacernos ciegos a las obligaciones que nos rodean, ni para pretender que todos los problemas ya están resueltos, sino para estar seguros de que Cristo, el Cordero de la visión, es la clave para la conciliación de todos los males del mundo. ¡Que esa sea nuestra esperanza en la Parroquia y Escuela Católica de Notre Dame! En Jesús, Padre Mike LECTURAS DE HOY Primera Lectura — Llevados ante el sanedrín, los apóstoles dieron testimonio de Jesucristo (Hch 5:27-32, 40b-41). Salmo — Te alabaré, Señor, eternamente. Aleluya (Salmo 30(29)). Segunda Lectura — En su visión Juan ve todo en el cielo y en la tierra rindiendo honores y gloria al que está en el trono y al Cordero (Apocalipsis 5:11-14). Evangelio — Jesús se aparece a los discípulos cerca del mar de Tiberíades (Juan 21:1-19 [1-14]). LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Tercer Domingo de Pascua Lunes: San Estanislao Miércoles: San Martín I Viernes: Impuestos Día de los Sunday, April 10, 2016 Third Sunday of Easter Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41, Rv 5:11-14, Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14(48) 7:45am People of the Parish 9:15am †Ana Josefa Castro By Delia Barron 11:00am †Alice Halfmann By Dorothy Bolen 5:00 pm †Stephen & Mary Chuck By Connie Howland Monday, April 11, 2016 Saint Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr Acts 6:8-15, Jn 6:22-29(273) 7:00 am †Henry J. Urenda By Wife, Monica & Sons Tuesday, April 12, 2016 Acts 7:51—8:1a, Jn 6:30-35(274) 12:00 pm †Bobby Jenschke By Anonymous Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Acts 8:1b-8, Jn 6:35-40(275) 12:00 pm †Carmen Vasquez By Dc. Sonny & Lilia Kaufhold Thursday, April 14, 2016 Acts 8:26-40, Jn 6:44-51(276) 7:00 am †Gerald Hartman By Margaret Hartman Friday, April 15, 2016 Acts 9:1-20, Jn 6:52-59(277) 8:05 am All Souls In Purgatory By The McGilvray Family Saturday, April 16, 2016 Acts 13:14, 43-52, Rv 7:9, 14b-17, Jn 10:27-30(51) 2:00 pm Valerie Rodriguez Quinceañera 5:00 pm †Matthew Barrett By Sue Graham Sunday, April 17, 2016 Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 13:14, 43-52, Rv 7:9, 14b-17, Jn 10:27-30(51) World Day of Prayer for Vocations 7:45 am †William Hull By Gerald & Caralyn Migely 9:15 am People of the Parish 11:00 am In honor of Fr. Mike By Staff 5:00 pm †Irene Gans By Susan Stevenson Liturgy of the Hours: Week III Monday, April 11, 2016 Good Shepherd-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RMS 203-206 A New Song-5:30pm-Kemper Hall RM 209 Booster Club-5:30pm-Library ACTS Core-5:30pm-Knights of Columbus Hall Boy Scouts-7:00pm-Gymnasium Cursillos-7:00pm-Social Center Tuesday, April 12, 2016 Lector Practice (Spanish)-5:30pm-Church RCIA-6:00pm-Social Center Spanish Choir Practice-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Good Shepherd-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RMS 203-206 Ingles Tambíen-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 209 Faith Formation-5:15pm-Social Center/Fireplace RM Faith Formation-5:15pm-School Classrooms Faith Formation-5:15pm-Church RCIA Children/Parents-5:15pm-Library Confirmation (Youth)-7:00pm-Social Center Ministerio Santa Cecilia-7:00pm-Gymnasium Thursday, April 14, 2016 Baptism Class (English)-6:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 204 Baptism Class (Spanish)-6:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 205 La Danza Practice-6:00pm-Gymnasium Bible Study (Fr. Mike)-7:00pm-Social Center Ministerio Santa Cecilia-8:00pm-Fireplace RM Friday, April 15, 2016 Hour of Mercy-3:00pm-Church School Spring Dance-6:00pm-Social Center El Sembrador-7:00pm-Library Saturday, April 16, 2016 First Eucharist Retreat-8:00am-Social Center/Fireplace RM First Eucharist Retreat-8:00am-All Campus Repose the Blessed Sacrament-11:30am-Church Youth Fundraiser Enchilada Dinner-6:00pm-Social Center Sunday, April 17, 2016 Good Shepherd-9:00am-Kemper Hall RM LifeTeen-6:00pm-Social Center/Fireplace RM The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week In memory of Henry Urenda By Wife, Monica & Sons The Second Collection on April 16 & 17, 2016 will be for Assumption Seminary Thank you for your generosity! Lectors Altar Servers Extraordinary Ministers Saturday, April 16, 2016 - 5:00pm Saturday, April 16, 2016—5:00pm Crucifer-Michelle Cruz Candle Bearer– Stefan Sirianni Candle Bearer– Barbara Miciotto Claudia Sullivan DM: Monica Schneider Sunday, April 17, 2016 —7:45am Sunday, April 17, 2016-7:45am Sunday, April 17, 2016—7:45am Crucifer-Caleb Clayton Candle Bearer-Jordan Clayton Candle Bearer-Taylor Kubacak Sunday, April 17, 2016—9:15am Crucifer–Josh Ontiveros Candle Bearer-Jasmin Guzman Candle Bearer–Erica Guzman Sunday, April 17, 2016—11:00am Crucifer– Jose Luis Castro Candle Bearer– Michael Chapman Candle Bearer–Brianna Alcorta Saturday, April 16, 2016-5:00pm Team A Team C Irma Aguirre Terry Raney DM: Andrew Kunz Sunday, April 17, 2016—9:15am Sunday, April 17, 2016-9:15am Team A Francisco Hernandez Sergio Gonzalez DM: Norma Sanchez Sunday, April 17, 2016—11:00am Sunday, April 17, 2016-11:00am Team A Kay Graham-Gilbert Susie Dietzel DM: Sandra Schmitt Sunday, April 17, 2016—5:00pm Sunday, April 17, 2016-5:00pm Bethanie Lopez Reagan Lopez Team LC DM: DM-Designated Minister Sunday, April 17, 2016—5:00pm Crucifer– Rebekah Stracke Candle Bearer-Jake Pankratz Candle Bearer-Elijah Gorham Harry Winslow, Benita Garcia, Irene Peters, Maria Murphy, Irwin Schilhab, Edward Guzman, Guadalupe Gonzales, Crystal Tompkins, Simona Garza, Carolyn Huerta, Juan Jimenez, Faye Ortiz, Reid Welles, Maria Hurtado, Damien Flores, Irene Vera, Manuel Bermudez, Kathryn Franco, William Murray, Donna Stewart, Richard Ball, Rosemary Marker, Debra Maas, John Ragsdale, Katie McCarty, Manuel Sanchez, Javier Lopez Uriegas, Emilio Roman, Carol Stapleton, Lila Neuman, Gary Fourney, Marcelino Vega, Sylvia Saldana, Yvonne Guidry, Mario Reyes, Mauricio Reyes, Florence Hall, Mike Hozman, Manuel Castro, Margie Tremper, Ramon Lemos, Ricardo Villagomez, Andrew Hart, Jose Luis Sanchez, Valerie Manns, Raymond Nunez, Joan Perez, Marisa Benavides, Jimmy Fealey, Monica Garcia, Dan Grant, Dolores Garza, Justin Salcedo, Rosario Villarreal, Maria de Jesus Garcia, Herminia Villanueva, Annie Stone, David Klose, Maria Garza, Antonio Pruneda, Carol Barker, Julia Cuevas, Benita Segura, Stephen Pflum, Bernice Gross, William Etchison, Fay Stafford, Maria Splaine, Mary Ann Sanchez, Aldemira Rendon, Eloida Garcia, Butch Connally, Pete F. Vargas, Hector Garza, Minnie Waddell, Carol Ann Rubright, Linda Nunez, Olan Mahlmann, Anna Borkowski, Rudy Garcia, Janet Jillson, Rosie Garcia, Mary Yago, Anthony Garcia, Ofelia Canales, Jose Mario Guzman, Martin Garcia, Gilbert Gauna Sr., Larry Fagarason, Larry Shaw, Clint Boulette, D.J. Sholund., Ruben & Herminia Osorio, Maria Real, Michael J. LaFleur, Carmela Chefalo, Ciro Ayala, Maria Galvan, Mary Ellen Wheeler, Henrietta Fadai, Sylvia Leyva, Charlie & Judi Kunz, Michael Boudreaux, Mildred Gallagher, Linda Vollmar, Virgil Woods, Bill Williams, Tony Perez, & Edwina Walker. Greeters Saturday, April 16, 2016—5:00pm Team C Bread Bakers Saturday, April 16, 2016—5:00pm Marie Meador Sunday, April 17, 2016—7:45am Team A Sunday, April 17, 2016-9:15am Carmen Gutierrez Sunday, April 17, 2016—9:15am Team C Sunday, April 17, 2016—11:00am Team B Sunday, April 17, 2016—5:00pm Sunday, April 17, 2016—11:00am Ann Fritz JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY – December 8, 2015November 20, 2016 ~~~The Face of Mercy (Misericordiae Vultus)~~~ from Francis, Bishop of Rome (Article 9 continued\) “The basis of this is Jesus’ teaching on mercy in Matthew 18. This is the story of the servant whose debt was forgiven by his master only to trounce without mercy on someone who owed him far less. The master was infuriated by this. “Should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?” the master asks. (Mt18:33). Jesus concludes, “So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.” (Mt18:35).” Misericordes sicut Pater! (Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful – Luke 6:36) AÑO DEL JUBILEO DE LA MISERICORDIA – Del 8 de diciembre 2015- al 20 de noviembre 2016 ~~~ El Rostro de la Misericordia (Misericordiae Vultus) ~~~ Francisco, Obispo de Roma (Artículo 9, continuación...) "La base de esto es la enseñanza de Jesús sobre la misericordia en San Mateo 18. Este, llamado por el patrón a restituir una grande suma, lo suplica de rodillas y el patrón le condona la deuda. Pero inmediatamente encuentra otro siervo como él que le debía unos pocos centésimos, el cual le suplica de rodillas que tenga piedad, pero él se niega y lo hace encarcelar. Entonces el patrón, advertido del hecho, se irrita mucho y volviendo a llamar aquel siervo le dice: “¿No debías también tú tener compasión de tu compañero, como yo me compadecí de ti?” (Mt 18,33). Y Jesús concluye: “Lo mismo hará también mi Padre celestial con ustedes, si no perdonan de corazón a sus hermanos” (Mt 18,35). Misericordes sicut Pater! (Sed, pues, misericordiosos, como también vuestro Padre es misericordioso – San Lucas 6:36) Collection Good Shepherd Sunday The Second Collection at all Masses April 16th & 17th is designated for Assumption Seminary. Pope Francis compares a vocation to a “treasure hidden in a field” that Jesus places from the beginning in the heart of a man called to follow him in a special state in life. It needs to be discovered and brought to light. This gift is not for himself. The whole Church is the guardian of this treasure destined for God’s service. Next month two Assumption men will be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese. Your support and prayer are deeply appreciated. Colecta del Domingo del Buen Pastor La segunda colecta de todas las Misas de Abril 16 y 17 está destinada para Assumption Seminary. El Papa Francisco compara la vocación a “un Tesoro Escondido en un campo” que Jesús coloca desde el principio en el corazón de un hombre a quien llama para que lo siga en un estado de vida especial. El tesoro necesita ser descubierto y sacado a la luz. Este talento no es para si mismo. La Iglesia entera es la guardian de este Tesoro destinado para el servicio de Dios. El próximo mes, dos seminaristas de Assumption serán ordenados como sacerdotes para la Arquidiócesis. Sú apoyo y preces serán muy apreciados. Please join Fr. Mike in his Bible Study: St. Therese of Lisieux is the patroness of missionaries although she never left her convent. She died at the early age of 24, yet accomplished great things through the power of prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The church made her the patroness of missionaries to emphasize this most important truth: One soul coming before the Blessed Sacrament can change the world! St. Therese said, “My mission is to make God loved.” May she intercede for us in spreading Eucharistic Adoration throughout the world! April 14, 2016 and April 28, 2016. Social Center—7:00 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME! An adorer is needed for: Tuesday 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m Tuesday 4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m. Saturday 5:00 a.m—6:00 a.m. “FEED MY SHEEP” Queson of the Week… If you are able to help with this time, please call Estela Solis at (830)896-4217 or Veronica Fabro at (830)377-9117. Adult: Who in your family or community needs food for the life of the Spirit? How can you help to feed them? Santa Teresita de Lisieux es la Patrona de los Misioneros, aunque nunca abandonó su convento. Ella murió a la temprana edad de 24 años, sin embargo, logró grandes cosas a través del poder de la oración ante Jesús Sacramentado. La Iglesia la nombró Patrona de los Misioneros, para enfatizar esta importantisima verdad: ¡Un alma que viene ante el Santisimo Sacramento puede cambiar el mundo! Santa Teresita dijo, “Mi misión es que Dios sea amado”. ¡Que ella interceda por nosotros en la difusión de la Adoración Eucaristica en todo el mundo! Youth: How does the way you live show others the compassionate love of Jesus? Tambíen es necesario un adorador los: martes 12:00 p.m.—1:00pm martes 4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. jueves 8:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m. sabado 5:00 a.m.—6:00 a.m. Si usted puede acompañar a Jesús este momento, por favor llame a Estela Solis al (830)896-4217 o Veronica Fabro al (830)377-9117. "APACÍENTA MÍS OVEJAS" Pregunta de la Semana... Adulto: ¿Quién en su familia o comunidad necesita alimento para la vida del Espíritu? ¿Cómo puede ayudar a alimentarlos? Jóvenes: ¿Cómo demuestras en la forma como vives a otros el amor compasivo de Jesús? Distractions By Paul Turner Las distracciones Por Paul Turner “Don’t pray at Mass. Pray the Mass.” That piece of advice disoriented many Catholics in the 1960s when the church invited us to take a different role at Mass. Catholics used to go to church carrying prayer books and rosaries so they could say their own prayers while Mass was going on. They were asked to set aside many of the prayers they used to say privately in order to take part in the prayer going on around them publicly. When you visit someone, you do not immediately use their phone to visit someone else. Having a conversation is good, but having the wrong one will distract us. While at Mass we don’t avoid prayer; we take part in a specific prayer. Distractions come in many other forms, too. You will find people reading the bulletin, balancing their checkbook, cutting their nails and adjusting their makeup during the homily, the scripture readings or the eucharistic prayer. Occasionally a cellular phone rings. Sometimes it belongs to the priest! If he answers it, you know that distractions have gotten way out of hand. Sometimes we bring our own distractions. You may come to church with the intention of joining in the prayer, but your mind begins to wander to the events of the day ahead, the memory of the day past, the fears you harbor, the loves you enjoy, the appearance of the church or the behavior of worshipers. Nonetheless, our common goal is to pray the Mass. It is hard, but two activities will help: preparation at home and concentration at church. At home you can prepare for Mass by reading the Scriptures beforehand and making time for personal prayer. Then when you arrive at church, the skills you honed at private prayer will enhance your communal prayer. During the Mass, concentrate on the texts you say or sing. Think about the meaning of the words. Listen attentively when one of the ministers speaks. Observe the silences with reverence. Distractions will be fewer when our preparation and concentration grow stronger. "No ores en la Santa Misa. Ora la Santa Misa." Ese consejo desorientó a muchos Católicos en la década de los 1960’s cuando la iglesia nos invitó a tomar un papel diferente en la Santa Misa. Los Católicos solían llevar a la iglesia sus libros de oraciones y rosarios para poder decir sus propias oraciones mientras que la Santa Misa se celebraba. Se les pidió dejar de lado muchas de las oraciones que solían decir en privado, con el fin de participar en la oración públicamente. Cuando se visita a alguien, no usamos de inmediato su teléfono para ir a visitar a otra persona. Tener una conversación es bueno, pero tener la conversión equivocada nos va a distraer. Mientras que en la Santa Misa no evadimos la oración; tomamos parte en oraciones específicas. Las distracciones vienen de muchas otras formas, también. Vamos a encontrar a personas leyendo el boletín, sacando el balance de su chequera, cortándose las uñas y retocándose el maquillaje durante la homilía, las lecturas o la oración Eucarística. De vez en cuando suena un teléfono celular. ¡A veces, pertenece al Sacerdote! Si él responde a la llamada, usted sabrá que las distracciones se han salido de control. A veces traemos nuestras propias distracciones. Usted puede venir a la iglesia con la intención de unirse en oración, pero su mente comienza a vagar en los acontecimientos del día por venir, del recuerdo del día anterior, de los temores, de los amores que disfruta, de la apariencia de la iglesia o del comportamiento de los fieles. No obstante, nuestro objetivo común es rezar la Santa Misa. Es difícil, pero dos actividades le ayudarán: una buena preparación en casa y la concentración en la iglesia. En casa se puede preparar para la Santa Misa leyendo de antemano las lecturas de las Escrituras y haciendo tiempo para la oración personal. Luego, al llegar a la iglesia, la habilidad que perfeccionó en la oración privada, mejorará su oración comunitaria. Durante la Santa Misa, concentrese en los textos que dice o canta. Piense en el significado de las palabras. Escuche con atención cuando uno de los ministros habla. Guarde silencio con reverencia. Las distracciones serán menores cuando nuestra preparación y atención crezcan cada vez más fuertes. Copyright © 1997 Resource Publications, Inc., 160 E. Virginia St. #290, San Jose, CA 95112, (408)286-8505. Paul Turner, pastor of St. John Regis parish in Kansas City, Mo., holds a doctorate in sacramental theology from Sant’ Anselmo University in Rome. His e-mail is [email protected]. Copyright © 1997 Resource Publications, Inc., 160 E. Virginia St. #290, San Jose, CA 95112, (408)286-8505. Paul Turner, pastor of St. John Regis parish in Kansas City, Mo., holds a doctorate in sacramental theology from Sant’ Anselmo University in Rome. His email is [email protected]. [email protected]. Covenant of Love Marriage Ministry Make your reservations NOW! for the May 6, 2016 DATE NIGHT! RERUNS – Marriage Preparation 6:30 pm – Knights of Columbus Hall Registration cards and brochures are in the narthex or sign up at the notredamechurch.cc web site. Questions? Contact Red and Mark Anderson @ 830895-3295 Deadline for reservations is May 2, 2016 Eating Out? Shopping? Hunting/Fishing? Use Notre Dame Catholic School’s Cash Cards. Bass Pro Shop Cards can also be used at the Islamorada Fish Co. He can shop and then take you out to eat at Bass Pro Shop. Notre Dame receives 9% when you purchase your card! Bath & Body Works 13% Cabela’s 11% Flavor Card - Use at any Chili’s, Macaroni Grill, Maggiano’s or On the Border. 11% CVS - Use to Purchase your RXs—6% Restaurant Partners, LLC - Use at any Outback, Bonefish Grill, Carrabba’s or Roy’s 8% Darden Cards – Use at any Olive Garden, Longhorn, Red Lobster or Bahama Breeze. 9% Mother’s Day FAMILY WEEK-END Mom Chills, Family Thrills Tecaboca Mountain Home, Texas Friday-Sunday, May 6-8, 2016 During this important weekend that honors all that moms do for the family, Mom will have lots of choices for her day, including shopping nearby at Old Ingram Loop, wine tasting, pedicures, manicures, and crafts to name of few. Or, if she’d rather “just sit” on the lovely porch of the Main House, that’s fine, too! Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the kids and Dad will play with staff all day Saturday, shooting bows and arrows, riding horses, swimming, kayaking, and target shooting with .22’s and BB guns. The families will have family game night on Saturday evening, and attend Mass together Sunday morning before the family brunch. Arrival is after supper on Friday, and departure is after Mass and brunch on Sunday, about 11:00 a.m. $60 per family member age 8-adult; $25.00 per family member, age 2-7; children under 2 are free; maximum family cost $275. Register online at www.tecaboca.com wwwww.tecaboca.com Tecaboca . 5045 Junction Highway, Mountain Home, TX Target 2% Come see us in the School Office from Monday through Friday 7:30am –4:00pm 2016 Job Fair for Teachers and Administrators Sponsored by the Department of Catholic Schools Archdiocese of San Antonio Saturday, April 16, 2016—9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. St Matthew McDonald Family Center 10703 Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX. 78230 Please visit the website www.sacatholicschools.org for more information. VINNIE ON BROADWAY’S NOTES FROM THE HEART The volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul on Broadway would like to share with you our work that your donations and thrift shop support make possible while keeping confidential the identities of our brothers and sisters in need. THE NUMBERS The quarter for Jan-Feb-Mar has been tabulated. For fun, we are comparing it to Jan-Feb-Mar 2015. 2016 Volunteer's hour’s 6689 # of Volunteers 85 2015 6563 88 Families given Food and/or Financial Aid 1646 1596 # of meals given out 21,820 21,835 Total financial aid given $56,663 $45,313 Gross sales from store $61,820 $58,000 We started staying open every Saturday, which is reflected in the larger store gross. We serve one family at a time, giving them food choices, not a set group of items. THE PEOPLE Grandma received emergency custody. Grandbaby had clothes on her back period and holes in her shoes. We gave her a shoe and clothing voucher and some volunteers gave their Vinnie Bucks to get this teenager a couple outfits to wear to her new school. We get some special dietary needs that 40 Cans help to satisfy. Diabetic, low salt, high-protein, low-protein, and the unique I- have- to- have -organic- because- I'mallergic. WISH LIST: Tents without holes and working zippers. When the weather is warm, some car sleepers and couch surfers take the camping out option. Tent stakes are handy, too. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Coming soon Ozanam training in Fireplace Room in Social Center. Thursday, April 21 10-3 with lunch provided so you won't disappear. BooksToBorrow from the Notre Dame Parish Library are available in the narthex of the church, near the bell tower door. The Shepherd Who Didn’t Run: Fr. Stanley Rother, Martyr from Oklahoma, by María Ruiz Scaperlanda Archbishop Jose H. Gomez says Ms. Scaperlanda “is a good storyteller, and she tells the story of Father Stanley Rother with sensitivity and intelligence, introducing us to a holy priest, a defender of the poor, and a missionary martyr of our times – one more shining light in the long history of holiness and heroism in the Americas.” Born in Oklahoma in 1935, Fr. Rother grew up on the family farm, and entered Assumption Seminary in San Antonio in 1953. According to one of his Assumption professors, “Stanley was probably one of the finest students we ever had, but he had a devil of a time with the books.” In the years preceding Vatican II, Assumption held to high standards of scholarship, and the philosophy and theology classes used only Latin textbooks. After squeaking through the two years of philosophy, Stanley suffered through the first semester of the four years of theology, and, five days into the second semester, was told he had failed the fall semester and could no longer continue. Returning to Oklahoma, after a month at home, he went to work preparing a building for the new diocesan minor seminary, and then was sent to Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Maryland, where he finished his preparation on May 21, 1963, and was ordained in Oklahoma four days later. Six pages of rave reviews in the front of this volume include phrases like “a humble, holy, courageous priest who is a true St. John Vianney for our times,” “an extraordinary example of faith and trust and love,” “an amazing spritual shepherd”, “a beacon pointing to the power of Holy Orders to refine ordinary men into instruments of grace.” FORTY CANS FOR LENT We ended the count last week. Unless our food pantry participants greatly increase, we received enough canned goods and cash to stock through August. Good Job! Holy Thursday collection was $2689.63. Here is a comparison of 2015 to 2016 Forty Cans: 2015 a little over 9,000 lbs. 2016 is 8302 lbs. We received more Ramon noodles this year. They weigh less than beans. There will be a training for anyone who would like to become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion or a Minister to the Sick. Also, if you are currently an EMHC, please feel free to come and refresh your knowlege. WHEN: WHERE: TIME: SUNDAY, APRIL 17TH INSIDE THE CHURCH 1 – 3:00 PM If you have any questions, please contact either Jesse/ Angie Garza at 367-7018, or Rose Petmecky at 3291000. 2015 total cash was $3157. 2016 total cash is $3,749.63. We use the cash to purchase food from San Antonio Food Bank. Last distribution day in the month of March, we served 9 new families. Our average is 2 a day. Habrá una sesion de entrenamiento para quien quiera ser Ministro Extraordinario de la Santa Comunión o Ministro para los Enfermos. También, si ya es Ministro Extraordinario de Santa Comunión, siéntase en libertad de venir a refrescar su conocimiento. CUARENTA LATAS PARA LA CUARESMA Terminamos la cuenta la semana pasada. A menos que nuestros participantes en la despensa de comida aumenten mucho, recibimos suficientes latas de provisiones y dinero en efectivo para abastecerlos hasta Agosto. Bien hecho! CUANDO: EL DOMINGO, 17 DE ABRIL DONDE: EN LA IGLESIA HORA: DE LA 1 A LAS 3 DE LA TARDE Si tiene preguntas, por favor llame a Jesse/Angie Garza al (830)367-7018, o Rose Petmecky al (830)329 -1000. La colección del Jueves Santo fué $2,689.63 He aquí una comparación de cuarenta Latas de 2015 y 2016. En 2015 algo más de 9,000 libras. En 2016 fueron 8,302 libras. Recibimos más fideos Ramen este año. Pesan menos que los frijoles. En 2015 recibimos $3,157 en efectivo; en 2016 $3,749.63. Usamos el efectivo para comprar comida del Banco de Comida de San Antonio. El día de la última distribución fué en el mes de marzo; servimos a 9 familias nuevas. Nuestro promedio es de 2 al día. The Women of Notre Dame are currently accepting Mother’s Day Memorials. A special Memorial Mass will be said on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the 9:15 a.m. Mass; names will be published in the weekly bulletin. Envelopes for donations are located in the back of the church in the narthex. Donations may be placed in the collection basket or dropped off at the Pastoral Center. Deadline for intentions is Sunday, May 8, 2016. OFFERTORY COLLECTION April 2-3, 2016 CHURCH Envelopes/Checks $ 19,986.27 Currency/Coin 2,294.48 Capital Improvement TOTAL 330.00 $ 22,610.75 Youth Mission Trip (Second Collection) $ Rice Bowl TOTAL 1,640.49 600.00 $ 2,240.49 $ 415.00 SCHOOL School Support Envelopes Guardian Angel Please pray for those who have died, and have gone to their eternal rest with the Lord, especially for Joanne Heck. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. TOTAL 110.00 $ 525.00 Women of Notre Dame Bus Trip Year of Mercy Pilgrimage Mass, Reconciliation At Sacred Heart Catholic Church Visit— Schoenstatt Shrine, Helotis -St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Bandera Lunch (on your own) at Bricks, Bandera Price—$30.00 (required to hold reservation) Mail to: Virginia Saip 416 Guadalupe Street Kerrville, TX78028 For further info call 830-377-2094 YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWS April 10, 2016 Join us for an End-of-the Year celebration with a special Mass for the high school youth of the Archdiocese of San Antonio! We hope to fill a bus and represent Notre Dame well! We will meet to depart from Notre Dame at 3:00pm Following Mass we will eat dinner in San Antonio as a group before returning home. There is NO COST other than covering your meal. Contact the YFM Office to reserve your spot on the bus! ALL QUINCEAÑERAS ARE TO ATTEND! We have had an AWESOME year of LIFE TEEN...may we come together to celebrate Christ’s mercy and end the year with a celebration of the Eucharist ! YFM PRE-REGISTRATION Registration for the 2016-2017 Catechetical year has now began. Calling all Parishioner’s This year’s VBS theme is Parade Around the Our Father It’s time to start planning for Catholic Kidzs Camp and we need your Help!!! Camp will be held on June 6-10. We are in need of many Adult volunteers, please, if you feel you are being called in any way and have the time to share with a group of young kids help us to make this years camp even better than last years. Please consider being a part of this fun and exciting ministry. Call Denise at 896-4233 x 294 to volunteer . We thank you in advance for answering this call. The YFM Camp team Ensure your child’s spot for next year, come by the YFM Office and register. Annual Cost: 1 child $25.00 2 children $40.00 3 children $60.00 830 896-4233 Alma Cruz Gonzales x232 Denise Jenschke x294 Wyatt Wentrcek x233 Nelda Bill x 246 MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA 10 DE ABRIL DEL 2016 Acompáñenos para esta celebración de “Fin-de-Año” con una misa especial para jóvenes en la preparatoria. La misa es para todos los jóvenes del Arquidiócesis de San Antonio. Esperamos llenar un camión representando a Notre Dame. Partimos de aquí a las 3pm. Después de la misa cenaremos en San Antonio. No HAY COBRO ninguno aparte de la cena, la cual cada quien es responsable por pagar. Llame a la oficina de YFM para apartar su lugar. ¡TODA QUINCEAÑERA DEBE ASISTIR! Este año de LIFE TEEN ha sido MARAVILLOSO...terminemos este ano celebrando la misericordia de Cristo con una celebración de la Eucaristía. Cena de Enchiladas de Pollo Caseras Para el beneficio del viaje de misión de los jóvenes de Notre Dame al Campamento De Trabajo Corazón Católico en Colorado Springs Sábado Abril 16 del 2016 6:00pm en el Centro Social de Notre Dame Boletos: $25 Favor de llamar a la Oficina de Juventud y Familia para la compra de boletos 896-4233 Disfrute de una cena completa preparada por Katrina Dry y Lisa Calderón. Déjese servir por nuestros jóvenes. Además, habrá mas información sobre el viaje de misión que se aproxima. Pre-Registración para la Doctrina Matricule a su hijo/a para el Próximo año Catequético 2016-2017 Costo: 1 niño 2 niños 3 niños $25 $40 $60 830 896-4233 Nelda Bill x 246 Alma Cruz Gonzales x232 Denise Jenschke x294 Wyatt Wentrcek x233