Bulletin Week 1.pub - Notre Dame Catholic Church
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Bulletin Week 1.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 relaonship 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 Street Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (Closed between 12N-1:00pm) Phone:(830)257-5961 Fax:(830)895-9771 Website: www.notredamechurch.cc Social Center: (830)257-1929 Faith Formation: (830)896-4233 School: (830)257-6707 August 21, 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 refer to the inside of the bulletin for the Mass times RITE OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday – 3:30 - 4:45 pm MARRIAGES: Please consult the pastor 6 months in advance. QUINCEAÑERAS: Please call the Pastoral Center 6 months in advance. BAPTISMS: Call the YFM office to make an appointment at 896-4233. PASTORAL TEAM CLERGY Reverend David R. Wagner Pastor 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 Alma Cruz-Gonzales Coord. Families & Children/Hispanic Ministry Denise Jenschke Coord. Catechesis 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 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps 96:1-5; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:1013; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 1718; Jn 1:45-51 Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10 -11; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 1821; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps 68:47, 10-11; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14 Monday: Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 21, 2016 We all ask God questions. Lots of people Jesus met asked Him questions. Sometimes they were good questions. Other times, someone was probably looking for some kind of loophole. Once, someone asked Jesus whether those who are going to be saved are few. He could have been seeking confirmation of something he grew up believing: that the Kingdom of God is for the Jews only. Or he could have been looking for that loophole. The loophole is this: some people think in terms of odds. If Jesus said that most people are saved, then the man might think that his chances of salvation are. In that case he might relax, taking his salvation for granted. Or, if Jesus said that only a few are saved, then despair could set in. The man might think that he had no chance, so why bother? Jesus answers this question differently in the other Gospels. In Matthew, Jesus answers the question about whether a few or many are saved when He says, “Many are called, but few are chosen.” Or, “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard, that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” In Luke, Jesus says we must strive to enter through the narrow door. Notice He does not say, “If you strive to enter through the narrow door, you will be admitted to heaven.” We must never make the mistake of believing that our salvation rests upon anything we do, but only on the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for us. That and the grace of God are the only basis upon which anyone enters the kingdom of heaven. Our salvation does not depend upon how much we strive to enter. And yet this is what Jesus says for us to do. Jesus wants us to live our lives as if our salvation depended upon how vigorously we strive to enter the kingdom of heaven, yet knowing at the same time what it does depend on. In the Christian life, there are so many forces and spirits arrayed against us. So many people and things compete for our attention and even our devotion. Some is necessary, such as work and taking care of our families, rest and relaxation. But those things can and do get in the way of growth in the Christian life. Then there are the not so wholesome temptations that bombard us every day. Someone or something is constantly trying to come between us and our Lord. That is why we have to strive to enter the kingdom of heaven. It’s not easy. Unless we are growing in our Christian faith, we are necessarily going backward. And growing in the Christian faith takes striving. Jesus also tells us to strive to enter by the narrow door because there is a difference in what our life in the world to come is going to be like. Salvation is the same for everyone, but there is a difference in our eternal rewards. Paul talks about this in his letter to the Corinthians. He says that on Judgment Day our works, will be tested by fire. If anything remains we will receive a reward. If all is burned up, we will still be saved, but only as through fire. We have to strive to enter the kingdom of heaven through the narrow door because it is so easy not to bother. It’s an uphill climb. We can choose to heed Jesus’ warning and strive to enter His kingdom. Or we can ignore it and attempt to shuffle in. Which of those two brings more glory to God? And do we want to be a church of strivers or shufflers? Jesus calls us to strive to enter the kingdom of heaven by the narrow door. Amen. Blessings! In Jesus, Fr. David TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Brothers and sisters of every race and language will be brought to Jerusalem (Isaiah 66:18-21). Psalm — Go out to all the world and tell the Good News (Psalm 117). Second Reading — Be strong and endure your trials as the “discipline” of a loving God, for it will result in the peaceful fruit of righteousness (Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13). Gospel — People from east and west, north and south, recline at table in the kingdom of God (Luke 13:22-30). SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday: Lima St. Wednesday: Bartholomew St. Rose of Thursday: St. Louis of France; St. Joseph Calasanz Saturday: St. Monica LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA 2 Tes 1:1-5, 11-12; Sal 96 (95):1-5; Mt 23:13-22 Martes: 2 Tes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Sal 96 (95):10-13; Mt 23:23-26 Miércoles: Ap 21:9b-14; Sal 145 (144):10-13, 17-18; Jn1:45 -51 Jueves: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Sal 145 (144):2-7; Mt 24:42-51 Viernes: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Sal 33 (32):1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Mt 25:1-13 Sábado: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Sal 33 (32):12-13, 18-21; Mt 25:14-30 Domingo: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Sal 68 (67):4-7, 10-11; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lc 14:1, 7-14 Lunes: Vigésimo Primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 21 de agosto de 2016 Todos le hacemos preguntas a Dios. Mucha gente que Jesús conoció le hizo preguntas. A veces eran buenas preguntas. Otras veces, alguien estaba probablemente en busca de algún tipo de pretexto. Una vez, alguien le preguntó a Jesús si los que van a salvarse son pocos. Él podría haber estado buscando la confirmación de algo con lo que creció creyendo: que el Reino de Dios es sólo para los Judíos. O podría haber estado buscando algún pretexto. El pretexto es el siguiente: algunas personas piensan en términos de probabilidades. Si Jesús dijo que la mayoría de las personas se salvarían, entonces el hombre podría haber pensado cuales serían sus posibilidades de salvación. En ese caso podría relajarse, tomando su salvación por hecho. O bien, si Jesús dijo que sólo unos pocos se salvarían, entonces podría llegarse a la desesperación. El hombre podría haber pensado que ya no tenían ninguna posibilidad, ¿para qué preocuparse? Jesús responde a esta pregunta de manera diferente en los otros Evangelios. En San Mateo, Jesús responde a la pregunta acerca de si unos pocos o muchos son salvos cuando les responde: "Muchos son los llamados, pero pocos los escogidos." O, "Entren por la puerta estrecha, porque es ancha la puerta y espacioso el camino que lleva a la perdición, y son muchos los que van por allí. Pero es angosta la puerta y estrecho el camino que lleva a la Vida, y son pocos los que lo encuentran." En San Lucas, Jesús dice que debemos esforzarnos por entrar por la puerta estrecha. Observen que Él no dice: "Si te esfuerzas por entrar por la puerta estrecha, serás admitido al cielo." No debemos cometer el error de creer que nuestra salvación se basa en todo lo que hacemos, sino sólo en el sacrificio de Jesucristo hecho por nosotros. Eso y la gracia de Dios son en lo único sobre en lo que alguien puede fundamentarse para entrar en el reino de los cielos. Nuestra salvación no depende de lo mucho que nos esforzamos para entrar. Y, sin embargo esto es lo que Jesús dice que hagamos. Jesús quiere que vivamos la vida como si nuestra salvación dependiera de cómo nos esforzamos para entrar en el reino de los cielos, aún sabiendo al mismo tiempo, lo que sí depende de ello. En la vida cristiana, hay tantas fuerzas y espíritus desplegados contra nosotros. Así que muchas personas y cosas compiten por nuestra atención e incluso nuestra devoción. Algunos es necesario, tales como el trabajo y el cuidado de nuestra familia, el descanso y la relajación. Pero esas cosas pueden y deben ponerse en el camino del crecimiento en la vida cristiana. Luego están las tentaciones no tan saludables que nos bombardean todos los días. Alguien o algo están constantemente tratando de interponerse entre nosotros y nuestro Señor. Es por eso que tenemos que luchar para entrar en el reino de los cielos. No es fácil. A no ser que estemos creciendo en nuestra fe cristiana, estaremos necesariamente yendo hacia atrás. Y crecer en la fe cristiana requiere de esfuerzo. Jesús también nos dice que nos esforcemos para entrar por la puerta estrecha, porque hay una diferencia en lo que nuestra vida en el mundo que viene va a ser. La salvación es la misma para todo el mundo, pero hay una diferencia en nuestras recompensas eternas. San Pablo habla de esto en su carta a los Corintios. Dice que en el Día del Juicio nuestras obras, se pondrán a prueba por el fuego. Si queda algo vamos a recibir una recompensa. Si todo se quema, todavía seremos salvos, pero solo a través del fuego. Debemos esforzarnos por entrar en el reino de los cielos por la puerta estrecha, porque es muy fácil no preocuparse. Es un camino cuesta arriba. Podemos optar por hacer caso a la advertencia de Jesús y esforzarnos por entrar en su reino. O podemos ignorarlo y sufrir las consecuencias. ¿Cuál de las dos decisiones dan más gloria a Dios? ¿Queremos ser una Iglesia de luchadores o de desertores? Jesús nos llama a esforzarnos para entrar en el reino de los cielos por la puerta estrecha. Amén. ¡Bendiciones! En Jesús Padre David LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Hermanos y hermanas de todas las razas e idiomas acudirán a Jerusalén (Isaías 66:18-21). Salmo — Vayan por todo el mundo y prediquen el Evangelio (Salmo 117 [116]). Segunda lectura — Sé fuerte y soporta las pruebas como la “disciplina” de un Dios amoroso (Hebreos 12:5-7, 11-13). Evangelio — Gente del este y el oeste, del norte y del sur se sentarán a la mesa del Reino de Dios (Lucas 13:22-30). LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: Santa Virgen, Reina Primer María Martes: Lima Santa Rosa de Miércoles: apóstol San Bartolomé, Jueves: San Luis de Francia; san José de Calasanz Sábado: Santa Mónica Sunday, August 21, 2016 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 66:18-21, Heb 12:5-7, 11-13, Lk 13:22-30(123) 7:45 am †Marvel Kyle By Don & Beverly Kyle 9:15 am †Antonia Olivares By Lucio Romero 11:00 am In Honor of Aaron Constante By Eva Bill 5:00 pm People of the Parish Monday, August 22, 2016 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12, Mt 23:13-22(425) 7:00 am †Stephania Popeck By Dianne Albrecht Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17, Mt 23:23-26(426) 12:00 pm †Willie Bill, Sr. By Jerry Bill & Family Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Rv 21:9b-14, Jn 1:45-51(629) 12:00 pm †Leroy Lee Simek By Ora Mae Simek Thursday, August 25, 2016 1 Cor 1:1-9, Mt 24:42-51(428) 12:00 pm Communion Service Friday, August 26, 2016 1 Cor 1:17-25, Mt 25:1-13(429) 8:05 am †Felix Petsch By Family Saturday, August 27, 2016 Saint Monica Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29, Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a, Lk 14:1, 7-14 (126) 2:00 pm Alicia & David Castañeon 25th Wedding Anniversary 5:00 pm †Antonia Reyna Lopez By Ignacio Ramos Lopez Sunday, August 28, 2016 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29, Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a, Lk 14:1, 7-14 (126) 7:45 am People of the Parish 9:15 am †Janet Melendez By Family 11:00 am †Willie Bill, Sr. By Eva Bill 5:00 pm †Janie Galvan Hasso By Family Liturgy of the Hours: Week 1 Monday, August 22, 2016 A New Song-5:30pm-Kemper Hall RM 209 School Parent Meeting-6:00pm-Social Center Boy Scouts-7:00pm-Gymnasium Cursillos-7:00pm-Church Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Lector Practice (Spanish)-5:30pm-Church RCIA-6:00pm-Social Center Spanish Choir Practice-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Inglés Tambien-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 209 Ministerio Santa Cecilia-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Thursday, August 25, 2016 Boy Scouts PLC Meeting-6:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 205 Ministerio Santa Cecilia-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Friday, August 26, 2016 Hour of Mercy-3:00pm-Church El Sembrador-7:00pm-Fireplace RM La Danza-7:00pm-Gym Parking Lot Saturday, August 27, 2016 Catechist In Service-9:00am-Social Center/Fireplace RM Repose the Blessed Sacrament-11:30am-Church Sunday, August 28, 2016 Danza Santa Cruz Breakfast Taco Sale-after all morning masses-Social Center The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week In Honor of Deacon Jimmy Bill & Richard Bill by Family The Second Collection on August 27 & 28, 2016 will be for Notre Dame School Endowment Thank you for your generosity! Altar tar Servers Extraordinary Ministers Lectors Saturday, August 27, 2016 - 5:00pm Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016—5:00pm Crucifer– Michelle Cruz Candle Bearer– Jake Pankratz Candle Bearer– Barbara Miciotto Rose Petmecky DM: Susie Fenner Sunday, August 28, 2016—7:45am Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016—7:45am Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016-7:45am Crucifer-Sarah McCormick Candle Bearer-Taylor Kubacak Candle Bearer–Alina McCormick Terry Raney Betsy Wogan DM: Terry Pavlica Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016—9:15am Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016-9:15am Sunday, August 28, 2016—9:15am Crucifer– Lizbeth Zapata Candle Bearer—Erica Guzman Candle Bearer—Jasmin Guzman Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016-5:00pm Team B Team A Team A Roberto Zapata Angelica Contreras DM: Norma Sanchez Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016—11:00am Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016-11:00am Team B Mary Blair Marge Carseth Crucifer—Brianna Alcorta Candle Bearer—Rogelio Bernal Candle Bearer—Julian Bernal DM: Dora Bill Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016—5:00pm Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016-5:00pm Sunday, August 28, 2016—5:00pm Lisa Tinley Sam Pankratz Sunday, August 28, 2016—11:00am Team LC DM: Crucifer—Mason Sirianni Candle Bearer—Stefan Sirianni Candle Bearer— Harry Winslow, Benita Garcia, Irene Peters, Maria Murphy, Irwin Schilhab, 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, Joe Smith, Stephen Pflum, Bernice Gross, William Etchison, Fay Stafford, Maria Splaine, Aldemira Rendon, Butch Connally, Pete F. Vargas, Hector Garza, Minnie Waddell, Carol Ann Rubright, Olan Mahlmann, Anna Borkowski, Rudy Garcia, Janet Jillson, Rosie Garcia, Anthony Garcia, Ofelia Canales, Jose Mario Guzman, Martin Garcia, Gilbert Gauna Sr., Larry Fagarason, Larry Shaw, Clint Boulette, Ruben & Herminia Osorio, Maria Real, Carmela Chefalo, Sean Kennison, Ciro Ayala, Maria Galvan, D. J. Sholund, Mary Ellen Wheeler, Henrietta Fadai Sylvia Leyva, Charlie & Judi Kunz, Michael Boudreaux, Mildred Gallagher, Linda Vollmar, Virgil Woods, Bill Williams, Tony Perez, Edwina Walker, Bill Cafferty, Aidan Michael Griego, Andy Miciotto, Janet Quinn, Bill Warner, Clark Klein & Barbara Barecky. DM-Designated Minister Greeters Bread Bakers Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016—5:00pm Team A Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016—7:45am Team A Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016—9:15am Team A Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016—11:00am Team A BREAD BAKERS WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY – December 8, 2015November 20, 2016 ~~~The Face of Mercy (Misericordiae Vultus)~~~ from Francis, Bishop of Rome (Articles 21 continued) “During the time of the Old Testament prophet, Hosea, the people of Israel were sinful and unfaithful. According to justice, God had every right to destroy and punish them. But instead, God offered them only his endless mercy. ‘How can I give you up?’ God asked. ‘]my compassion grows warm and tender.’ And this is to our point here. Merely following the rules is not enough: justice must be tempered by mercy. If God acted any other way, he would no longer be God but only a mere human.” Misericordes sicut Pater! (Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful – Luke 6:36) AÑO DEL JUBILEO DE LA MISERICORDIA – Del 8 de diciembre 2015al 20 de noviembre 2016 ~~~ El Rostro de la Misericordia (Misericordiae Vultus) ~~~ Francisco, Obispo de Roma (Artículos 21, continuación) "Durante el tiempo del profeta Oseas, del Antiguo Testamento, el pueblo de Israel era pecador e infiel. De acuerdo con la justicia, Dios tenía todo el derecho de destruirlos y castigarlos. Pero en cambio, Dios les ofreció sólo su misericordia infinita. "¿Cómo voy a reducirte?" Les preguntó Dios. "... Mi compasión crece cálida y tierna." Y este es en nuestro punto aquí. Simplemente seguir las reglas no es suficiente: la justicia debe ser templada por la misericordia. Si Dios hubiera obrado de otra manera, ya no sería Dios sino sólo un simple humano". "Misericordes sicut Pater! (Sed, pues, misericordiosos, como también vuestro Padre es misericordioso – San Lucas 6:36)" “THE NARROW DOOR” Queson of the Week… "LA PUERTA ESTRECHA" Pregunta de la Semana... Adult: What daily choices are you making that will allow you to be recognized at the doorway of the reign of God? Adulto: ¿Qué elecciones estás haciendo todos los días que te permirán ser reconocido en la puerta del Reino de Dios? Youth: What good habits are you praccing in order to be a good Chrisan? Jóvenes: ¿Qué hábitos estás praccando para ser un buen Crisano? TRUTH vs. MYTH in Catholicism VERDAD vs. MITO en el Catolicismo ~~How well do you know your faith?~~ ~~ ¿Qué tan bien conoces tu fe? ~~ What: a question/answer session with Fr. David Wagner Qué: una sesión de preguntas / respuestas con el Padre Alberto Colín When: Monday, August 29th – 7:00-8:30 p.m. Fecha y hora: Lunes 29 de de agosto 7:00-8:30 pm Where: CHURCH; refreshments will be served Lugar: Centro servirá refrigerio Are we perpetrating myths? Or, are we bringing people to the faith with solid teaching? Are we confident we can explain our Catholic faith to others. ¿Estamos perpetrando mitos? O bien, ¿estamos trayendo a las personas a la fe con una enseñanza sólida? ¿Estamos seguros de que podemos explicar nuestra fe católica a los demás? This is the first in a series of evenings sponsored by the Evangelization Team. Come and learn more about our faith. Social: Se Este es la primera de una serie de noches patrocinadas por el Equipo de Evangelización. Vengan a aprender más acerca de nuestra fe. RCIA RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION This is a program of prayer and study for those who are feeling God’s call to become a Catholic. INQUIRY BEGINS TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 @ 6 P.M. IN THE SOCIAL CENTER This is the first stage of the journey for: Unbaptized people drawn to the Catholic faith Christians baptized in another tradition and considering coming to the Catholic faith A baptized Catholic who has not received First Communion and Confirmation PARISHIONERS] IF A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND HAS ASKED QUESTIONS AND EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN OUR CATHOLIC FAITH, BRING THEM TO THIS FIRST GATHERING! Inquiry is the time to meet: others considering this journey, the team who will be serving RCIA, and Catholics who are very willing to be a sponsor. This is not a recruitment or altar call It is simply an opportunity to explore options, receive answers to questions about the Catholic faith, and find out how the program works. JUST COME! ALL ARE WELCOME! Need more information? Call 830.257.5961 ADDITIONAL RECONCILIATION TIMES: In addition to the Saturday afternoon reconciliation time, Fr. David will be available to hear confessions on Wednesdays from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. before the 12 noon Mass and from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., followed by Evening Prayer. St. Therese of Lisieux is the patroness of missionaries although she never left her convent. She died at the 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! An adorer is needed for: Tuesday 1:00 a.m.—2:00 a.m. Thursday 11:00 p.m.—12:00 a.m. Thursday 12:00 a.m.—1:00 a.m. If you are able to help with this time, please call Veronica Fabro at (830)377-9117. Santa Teresita de Lisieux es la Patrona de los Misioneros, aunquenunca abandon su convent. Ella murió a la 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! Tambíen es necesario un adorador: martes 1:00 a.m.—2:00 a.m. jueves 11:00 p.m.—12:00 a.m. jueves 12:00 a.m.—1:00 a.m. Si usted puede acompañar a Jesús este momento, por favor llame a Veronica Fabro al (830)377-9117. HORARIO ADICIONAL PARA RECIBIR EL SACRAMENTO DE LA RECONCILIACIÓN: Además del horario de confesiones de los sábados por la tarde, el Padre David estará disponible para escuchar confesiones los miércoles a partir de las 11:00-11:45 a.m. Antes de la Santa Misa de las 12 del mediodía. Por favor, tengan en cuenta que el Padre necesita tiempo para prepararse antes de la Santa Misa; el horario de confesión no puede extenderse más de las 11:45... Por lo tanto planeen con tiempo. Covenant of Love Marriage Ministry Don’t Miss Our Next DATE NIGHT! September 9, 2016 @ 6:30 p.m. “WHAT MAKES A HOUSE A HOME” Notre Dame Social Center Registration cards and brochures are in the narthex or sign up at the notredamechurch.cc website Questions? Contact Red & Mark Anderson @ 830-895-3295 Deadline for reservations—September 5, 2016 THANK YOU! Notre Dame Pro-Life and Knights of Columbus Council 6409 would like to thank everyone who donated diapers, wipes, and/or money to the 8th Annual Pro-Life Diaper Drive. The Drive was very successful and so many families in Kerr County will be blessed because of you. We appreciate you and pray for you. 2,236 diapers and 3,352 wipes were collected as well as $3,760.93 to purchase many more in the coming year. Special thanks to Dorothy Cass and Fr. David for their support, the Knights who helped man the tables, HEB for assistance in ordering diapers, the volunteers of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and The Pregnancy Resource Center for distributing the diapers, and Frank Bertagnolli for taking the Diaper Drive to the VA Hospital. God bless you and see you next year! Do You Feel Called to Prepare the Lords Table? This ministry is currently looking for someone to partner up with the Saturday 5 o’clock Sacristan. Any interest or questions, please call Melanie at (830) 777-4718. Join hundreds of single Catholics of all ages at the National Catholic Singles Conference, September 30-October 2, 2016, held at the Embassy Suites Dallas DFW Airport North in Grapevine, TX. The weekend includes talks by dynamic speakers, music, social events, prayer, food, fellowship and more! Space is limited so register now! For more information and to register visit www.NationalCatholicSingles.com. Use promo code NCSCDFW to receive a special discount! (Can’t find your question answered on the website? Call 888.267.8885 x4.) ¡GRACIAS! Pro-Vida El Notre Dame y los Caballeros de Colón Consejo 6409 desean agradecer a todos los que donaron pañales, toallitas, y / o dinero, para la 8ª Entrega Anual de Pañales Pro-Life. La colecta ha sido muy exitosa y muchas familias en el Condado de Kerr serán bendecidas gracias a ti. Les agradecemos y oramos por ustedes. 2,236 pañales y 3,352 toallitas húmedas se recogieron, así como $ 3,760.93 para la compra de muchos más el próximo año. Les agradecemos por su apoyo al Padre David, Dorothy Cass, Caballeros, a la HEB por su asistencia en las ordenes de los pañales, a los voluntarios de la San Vicente de Paúl y al Centro de Recursos de Embarazo por ayudar en la distribución de los pañales, y Frank Bertagnolli por haber hecho la colecta de pañales en el hospital de Veteranos. ¡Dios los bendiga y nos vemos el año que viene! VINNIE’S ON BROADWAY 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 that we assist. A Texas church recently gifted us with 500 plastic bead rosaries that a group had prayerfully made. We put them a few at a time out for free by our prayer bulletin board (our war room) in the reception area to the food pantry and financial aid office. Within 2 months, they were all gone. Non-Catholics want them, too. Holding them gives comfort in times of stress, as we have been repeatedly told. Another charity and SVdP gave someone in need a bus ticket home to Kansas. We didn't feel like the Wizard of Oz, though. We've had some grandparents with visiting grandbabies through the food pantry. G-parents can't feed the extra mouths, but need the contact. So not only our we feeding the hungry, but we our fostering family relationships. Summer Reading Suggestions: Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities by Ruby Payne and Philip de Val This book demonstrates the theory behind selling an item for 50¢ instead of giving it away. Thrift Store Saints: Meeting Jesus 25 cents at a Time by Jane Knuth Real stories authored by a long time Vincentian volunteer. AN INVITATION FROM VINNEY’S The St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to invite interested parishioners to join our volunteers at our coming retreat. This retreat will explore knowing the depth of the Father’s love and mercy. Space is limited. DETAILS: When: September 24, 2016 Where: St. Peter Upon the Water, Ingram Time: Noon – 5pm (Mass at 4:00 pm) Lunch: provided by Vinney’s R.S.V.P. by September 17, 2016 to: [email protected] please provide name, email and phone BooksToBorrow from the Notre Dame Parish Library are available in the narthex of the church, near the bell tower door. NEW DEAL! Mary Foley will now be organizing the selection of books for this location. At this time of year our children and grand-children are getting ready for a new school year. We thought it would be nice to get into the back-to-school spirit and have available in the narthex BooksToBorrow library section titles that will help us with our "continuing education" of our Catholic faith. Since Fr. David is starting his talks on "How well do you know your faith?" we thought this should be a nice opportunity to expand your knowledge on different aspects of the Church. From church history, to Vatican II documents, lives of the saints, writings from the early church fathers, Thomistic ethics, and everything in between, we hope you will find something that will tickle your fancy. If there is a specific subject, author, or title you have in mind that is not in the narthex please contact us: Mary: (916) 717-4380 Genia: (830) 238-5959 Natalie: (830) 257-8584 and we will be happy to meet you at the main parish library and let you take a look around. We are looking forward to growing in our faith with you! Knights of Columbus Father Kemper Council 6409 The Knights of Columbus would like to extend an invitation to all the men & their wives of our parish to join us for dinner on October 22nd from 6:00pm until 8:00 at the Monsignor Walsh Hall located at 115 Doris Drive. We would like to take this opportunity to explain to everyone what we are all about. A strong support of our young (& old) Catholic gentlemen would be appreciated. There will be no pressure to join, just a lot of information on what we do for our Catholic & area community. We will serve smoked chicken, green beans, roasted potatoes, tea & coffee. We pray that you will come to this calling with open hearts. May God Bless and open your hearts to serve. Please RSVP to Steve Erickson @ 830-329-5587 so we can get an estimate of the number of people to prepare for. OFFERTORY COLLECTION August 13-14, 2016 CHURCH Envelopes/Checks Currency/Coin Capital Improvement 1,985.02 40.00 TOTAL $ 14,143.02 N.D. School (2nd Collection) $ 3,295.57 Catholic Mission Eparchy of Keren Please consider joining us for the 15th Annual Catholic Women’s Conference on Friday, September 9— Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. $ 12,118.00 TOTAL 330.00 $ 3,625.57 This year’s theme is “Come to me”. We will receive Jesus’ rich and loving mercy in beautiful encounters with Him through outstanding speakers, Holy Mass, Reconciliation and a Eucharistic healing service and so much more! Some of the speakers are Ms. Sarah Swofford, author of “Emotional Virtue: A Guide to Drama-Free Relationships, Ms. Susan Tassone, a passionate champion for the holy souls in purgatory and author of St. Faustina Prayer Book for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, Ms. Vicki Thorn, founder of Project Rachel. Mass will be celebrated with Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, our beloved Shepherd of the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Group registration (10 or more) is $55 for the conference which includes a boxed lunch on Saturday. A block of rooms at the Holiday Inn downtown have been reserved at $115 a night; 2 per room or up to 4 per room. We plan to travel courtesy of the Notre Dame Bus leaving on Friday around noon and returning on Saturday afternoon (conference ends by 4:00pm). For reservations or any questions, please contact Angela Hons at (830)370-4102. You may also reach Deb Dombeck at (830)377-1783. SCHOOL Guardian Angel Endowment TOTAL $ 1,300.00 250.00 $ 1,550.00 Celebrating 104 Years Notre Dame Catholic School Annual Festival The festival is quickly approaching! As a parish school we need all your support! We ask that you help us in the following ways: 1) Pray for a successful weekend – A community filled with faith, enthusiasm, community, fun and fundraising – and of course good weather! 2) PICK UP your packet! You will find your festival packet in the Narthex with your name on it. Please pick up your packet and read the enclosed letter. The early bird drawing this year will be on September 7th with the prize again being $200 of lottery scratch off tickets. You should return your check for the raffle tickets and meal tickets in the envelope provided in your packet, PLEASE stick an address label or write your address on EACH of your raffle tickets AND on the return envelope – this will ensure that you are credited for your tickets. If everyone picks up their envelope, we will not have to use precious resources in mailing them out! We are anxious to see who will be the big scratch off winner, so return your envelope FAST. If you cannot find your name, there are extra packets in the church and school office. They will also be able to help you if you want extra tickets and raffle tickets available. 3) Start Baking your cakes and cookies. It is suggested that each parish family provide 2 cakes and 2 dozen cookies, but more is always welcomed! The Cake Wheel is extremely popular and is a WIN-WIN for everyone. 4) We are looking forward to this year's festival and we are looking for exciting new silent and live auction items. We are hoping to revamp the silent auction! If you choose to donate please choose new or gently used items, certificates, homemade items, etc] Here are a few items fun ideas: We are still looking for Hunts, vacations, and dinners; if you have something to offer please call us, and let us know. 5) Be prepared to say “YES” and volunteer a couple of hours at one of our booths or BBQ dinner. 6) We are also looking for a golf cart to use on the days of the festival, if you have one, please contact Lezlie. 7) A special thank you to Brandi Rincon, for assisting me with the Auction letters and donations. Also thank you to Debbie Bloom for helping with the tent sponsors. 8) We have a lot of new and exciting activities in the Kiddie Korner! 9) We can still use your help! We will keep you informed weekly as to the progress and where we can use your help. Thank you very much for your support and generosity. If you have any suggestions or want to volunteer or if you have any questions at all – call or text Lezlie @ 830-739-1624 or Jeff @ 830-739-6617. Save the Date – SEPTEMBER 17th & 18th!!! SEE YOU THERE! ! ! Celebrando 104 Años del Festival Anual de la Escuela Católica de Notre Dame ¡El festival se acerca rápidamente! ¡Como Escuela Parroquial necesitamos de todo tu apoyo! Les pedimos que nos ayuden de las siguientes maneras: 1) ¡Oren para que podamos tener un fin de semana exitoso – una comunidad llena de fe, entusiasmo, unión, diversión, para recaudar fondos - y por supuesto por un clima agradable! 2) ¡RECOJAN su paquete! Encontrarán su paquete del festival con su nombre en el Nártex. POR FAVOR recojan su paquete y lean la carta adjunta. El sorteo anticipado este año será el 7 de Septiembre, el premio será de $ 200 en boletos de lotería para rascar. Debe devolver el cheque o dinero de los boletos de la rifa y vales de comida en el sobre provisto en su paquete, coloquen una etiqueta o escriban su dirección en CADA UNO de sus boletos de la rifa Y en el sobre - esto asegurará que se les acrediten sus boletos. ¡Si todos recogen su paquete, no tendremos que gastar para enviarlos! Estamos ansiosos por ver quién será el gran ganador, así que devuelvan su sobre RÁPIDO. Si no pueden encontrar su nombre, hay paquetes adicionales en la oficina de la iglesia y escuela. También habrá boletos adicionales por si quieren comprar. 3) Comiencen a hornear sus pasteles y galletas. Se sugiere que cada familia parroquial proporcione 2 pasteles y 2 docenas de galletas, ¡pero si traen más, con gusto las recibiremos! La Rueda de los pasteles es muy popular y es un GANAR-GANAR para todos. 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Estamos muy emocionados por el festival de este año y estamos buscando nuevos e interesantes artículos para la subasta silenciosa y en vivo. ¡Tenemos la esperanza de renovar la subasta silenciosa! Si deciden donar elijan artículos nuevos o usados en buen estado, certificados, artículos hechos en casa, etc... Aquí tienen algunas ideas de artículos: Todavía estamos buscando para la cacería, vacaciones y cenas; si tienen algo que ofrecer por favor llámenos y háganoslo saber. Estén preparados para decir "SÍ" y para ser voluntarios un par de horas en uno de nuestros puestos o en la cena de barbacoa. También estamos buscando un carrito de golf para usarlo en los días del festival, si alguien tiene uno, por favor, póngase en contacto con Lezlie. Le agradecemos a Brandi Rincón, por ayudarme con las cartas para la subasta y donaciones. También gracias a Debbie Bloom por ayudarnos con los patrocinadores de la carpa. ¡Tenemos muchas actividades nuevas y emocionantes para los niños! Si desean ayudarnos a compensar el costo de la carpa, por favor, vean la forma para el patrocinador de carpa, que se encuentra adjunta en el boletín. ¡Aun necesitamos de su ayuda! Los mantendremos informados semanalmente, dándoles a conocer los avances y para que sepan donde necesitamos de su ayuda. Muchas gracias por su apoyo y generosidad. Si tienen alguna sugerencia o quieren ser voluntarios o si tiene alguna pregunta en general - llamen o manden un texto a Lezlie @ 830-739-1624 o Jeff @ 830-739-6617. ¡Reserven la fecha – 17 y 18 de SEPTIEMBRE!!! ¡ALLÁ NOS VEMOS!!! YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWS MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA August 21, 2016 High School Confirmation In Confirmation the soul of the baptized Christian is imprinted with a permanent seal that can be received only once and marks this individual forever as a Christian. The gift of the Holy Spirit is the strength from above in which this individual puts the grace of his Baptism into practice through his life and acts as a “witness” for Christ. [CCC 1302-1305, 1317] Register NOW for the Chosen Confirmation program. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30pm beginning in October! Requirements to begin preparation: 1. Must be a current 11th or 12th grade student 2. Register for Confirmation by September 14th 3. Attend the Mandatory Parent Orientation on Sunday, September 25th at 3:00pm 4.Complete a Confirmation Interview Call the YFM Office for questions and to register! (830) 896-4233 Confirmación para jóvenes en la preparatoria. En la Confirmación el alma del cristiano bautizado lleva impreso un sello permanente que se puede recibir una sola vez y marca a este individuo siempre como cristiano. El don del Espíritu Santo es la fuerza de lo alto en el que este individuo pone la gracia de su bautismo en la práctica a través de su vida y actúa como "testigo" de Cristo. [CCC 1302-1305, 1317] Inscríbase ahora al programa de Confirmación “Chosen” (Elegido) Las sesiones se llevarán a cabo los miércoles de 7:00-8:30pm empezando en octubre! Requisitos para iniciar la preparación: 1. Debe ser un estudiante actual en 11 º o 12 º grado 2. Registro para el Sacramento de Confirmación ha lo mas tarde el 14 de septiembre 3. Obligatorio-Asista a la Orientación para Padres el domingo, 25 de septiembre. 4.Complete una entrevista de este sacramento Se aliente encarecidamente que todos los candidatos se registren en Life Teen (empezando en septiembre). Para mas información llame ha la oficina de Juventud y Familia (830) 896-4233 CONFIRMATION FOR ADULTS If you are a baptized Catholic AND you have made your First Communion this is the preparation you need to make your Confirmation! To register please Call Nelda Bill at 830-896-4233 AND to make an appointment for an interview call Ernestine Sutherlin at 830-377-9471 Important information: Orientation and all classes will be held in the Faith Formation Library at 6:00-8:00pm Orientation will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2016 Classes will be held each Tuesday from October 4-Novemeber 15, 2016 Holiday break will be from November 22-January 3rd Classes will resume Tuesday, January 10, 2017 and end with a Saturday retreat on April 22nd Ultreya en la iglesia Si gusta patrocinar un rosario en su casa favor de llamar a la oficina para apartar la fecha. Llame y deje su nombre completo, fecha, numero de teléfono y domicilio. Fecha de plazo es el 14 de octubre No se espere si quiere asegurar su fecha! 830.896.4233 mañana lunes, 22 de agosto No habrá Ultreya el 29 de agosto Domingo,28 de agosto después de todas las misas. Se le invita a toda jovencita interesada en participar en el recaudador de fondos para las Guadalupanas que se comunique con Coralia Vigil al 830.459.6162 o Ana Guerrero al 830.955.3129 REQUISITOS PARA PARTICIPAR: ♦ Asistir a misa ♦ Estar en la preparatoria 9-12 año escolar ♦ Estar escribida para el Ministerio Juvenil ♦ Asistir a la junta de Guadalupanas el lunes, 12 de septiembre Fecha de plazo miércoles, 31 de agosto NO ES NECESARIO SER GUADALUPANA PARA QUE SU HIJA PARTICIPE Menú Pancakes con salchichas Gorditas de diferentes guisados incluyendo de huevo con tocino Café, jugo y refrescos ~~ VERDAD vs. MITO en el Catolicismo ~~ ~~ ¿Qué tan bien conoces tu fe? ~~ ~~ ¿Qué tan bien conoces tu fe? ~~ Qué: una sesión de preguntas / respuestas con el Padre Alberto Colín Fecha y hora: Lunes 29 de de agosto 7:00-8:30 pm Lugar: Centro Social: Se servirá refrigerio ¿Estamos perpetrando mitos? O bien, ¿estamos trayendo a las personas a la fe con una enseñanza sólida? ¿Estamos seguros de que podemos explicar nuestra fe católica a los demás? Este es la primera de una serie de noches patrocinadas por el Equipo de Evangelización. Vengan a aprender más acerca de nuestra fe. YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWS August 21, 2016 Attention all Catechists Thank you for answering His call...it is now time to prepare for the 20162016-2017 Catechetical year! What: Catechist In-service (Includes CFF, CGS, YM-Assistants & Substitutes, RCIA adults & children) When: Saturday August 27,2016 Time: 9:00-1 pm (Check-in begins at 8:30) Where: Social Center It is very important that you be there Interested in this Ministry? We’d love to hear from you, give us a call 896-4233 Alma Children’s Faith Formation PK-6th, Denise Good Shepherd & Wyatt Youth Ministry 7th - 12th Child care for children 3 months - 5 years > Please call to reserve the Nursery if you will need it. Avoid the rush REGISTER NOW for the 2016-2017 Catechetical year. Help us to be properly prepared for your children. This is to ensure we have adequate catechists, space, books and supplies. NOW AVAILABLE - Online Registration 1. Visit www.notredamechurch.cc 2. Under the “Youth & Family” tab in menu bar, click on “Registration” 3. Complete the registration form & pay via e-check, debit or credit card (you may also register online and submit payment at a later time in person by stopping by the Youth and Family Ministry Office) Fees are as follows: 1 child $25.00 2 children $40.00 3 or more children $60.00 830 896-4233 Nelda Bill x246 / Alma Cruz Gonzales x232 Denise Jenschke x294 / Wyatt Wentrcek x233 RCIA ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN & Teens If you have a child who is 7 years or older and is unbaptized call Alma Cruz Gonzales to make an appointment or come by the YFM Office to register. 830 896-4233 x232 MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA 21 de agosto del 2016 Atención Catequistas Gracias por contestar Su llamado.. ahora es tiempo de prepararnos para el año Catequético 2016-2017! ¿Que es?: Junta para Catequistas Cuando: sábado 27 de agosto del 2016 Hora: 9:00-1 (estaremos a las 8:30) Sitio: Centro Social Es muy importante que esté allí! ¿Tiene interés en este Ministerio? ¡Llámenos! 896-4233 Alma Formación de la Fe para Niños PK-6, Denise Buen Pastor y Wyatt Pastoral Juvenil 7-12 El cuarto de niños estará disponible. Favor de llamar si lo va ha necesitar. Evite la prisa Matricule a su hijo/a ya para el próximo año Catequético, 2016-2017 Ayúdenos a estar bien preparados para sus hijos. Esto nos ayuda para tener suficientes catequistas, libros, y suministros. AHORA DISPONIBLE - Matriculación en línea 1. Visite www.notredamechurch.cc 2. Haga clic en ‘registration’ debajo de “Youth & Family” 3. Llene el formulario y pague a través de ‘e-check, debito o tarjeta de crédito’ (puede matricularse en línea y después entregar su pago en persona a la oficina del Ministerio para Familia y Jóvenes La Cuota es: $25.00 por niño $40.00 por 2 niños $60.00 por 3 o mas niños 830 896-4233 Nelda Bill x246 / Alma Cruz Gonzales 232 Denise Jenschke x294 / Wyatt Wentrcek x233 Rito de Iniciación Católico para Adultos adaptado para niños y jovenes Si tiene un niño/a de 7 años o mayor que aun no esta bautizado/a llame para poner una cita con Alma Cruz Gonzales 830 896-4233