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BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF
THE LITTLE FLOWER
Year of Mercy ~ Año de la Misericordia
Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Therese Parish
THE DOOR OF MERCY
LA PUERTA DE LA MISERICORDIA
The Door of Mercy is a special Holy Door which Pope
Francis has asked to be opened in every Diocese during the Extraordinary Holy Year in order to allow the
faithful in every part of the world to experience the
Mercy of the Father in its fullness. In the Bull of Indiction Misericordiae Vultus, he writes: “On the same Sunday [Third Sunday of Advent], I decree that in every
local church, at the cathedral – the mother church of
the faithful in any particular area–or, alternatively, at
the co-cathedral or another church of special significance, a Door of Mercy will be opened for the duration of the Holy Year. At the discretion of the local
ordinary, a similar door may be opened at any shrine
frequented by large groups of pilgrims, since visits to
these holy sites are so often grace-filled moments, as
people discover a path to conversion” (MV 3).
La Puerta de la Misericordia es una Puerta Santa especial que, durante este Año Santo extraordinario, el
Santo Padre Francisco ha pedido que se abra en cada Diócesis, permitiendo a los fieles de todo el mundo
experimentar plenamente la Misericordia del Padre.
El mismo Papa Francisco lo expresa así en la Bula de
Indicción Misericordiae Vultus (n. 3): «Para el mismo
domingo [Domingo III de Adviento] establezco que en
cada Iglesia particular, en la Catedral que es la Iglesia Madre para todos los fieles, o en la Concatedral o
en una iglesia de significado especial se abra por
todo el Año Santo una idéntica Puerta de la Misericordia. A juicio del Ordinario, ella podrá ser abierta
también en los Santuarios, meta de tantos peregrinos
que en estos lugares santos con frecuencia son tocados
en el corazón por la gracia y encuentran el camino de
la conversión».
Indulgence and Conditions
The season of grace which is the Jubilee of Mercy, will
naturally be characterized by the possibility of obtaining the plenary indulgence through certain pious
exercises culminating in entering through the Holy
Door, the Door of Mercy. These pious exercises will
accompany the prayer and celebration of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist as concrete
signs of conversion and “immersion” in the Mercy of
the Father.
“To experience and obtain the Indulgence, the faithful
are called to make a brief pilgrimage to the Holy
Door, open in every Cathedral or in the churches designated by the Diocesan Bishop, and in the four Papal
Basilicas in Rome, as a sign of the deep desire for true
conversion. Likewise, I dispose that the Indulgence may
be obtained in the Shrines in which the Door of Mercy is
open and in the churches which traditionally are identified as Jubilee Churches. It is important that this moment
be linked, first and foremost, to the Sacrament of Reconciliation and to the celebration of the Holy Eucharist
with a reflection on mercy. It will be necessary to accompany these celebrations with the profession of faith and
with prayer for me and for the intentions that I bear in
my heart for the good of the Church and of the entire
world”. (Pope Francis).
Indulgencia y Condiciones
El tiempo de gracia del Jubileo de la Misericordia se
caracterizará, naturalmente, por la posibilidad de
obtener la indulgencia plenaria a través de algunos
ejercicios de piedad – culminados por la entrada por
la Puerta Santa o Puerta de la Misericordia – que
acompañarán la oración y las celebraciones de los
sacramentos de la Reconciliación y de la Eucaristía,
como signos concretos del camino de conversión e
“inmersión” en la Misericordia del Padre.
“Para vivir y obtener la indulgencia los fieles están llamados a realizar una breve peregrinación hacia la
Puerta Santa, abierta en cada catedral o en las iglesias
establecidas por el obispo diocesano y en las cuatro
basílicas papales en Roma, como signo del deseo profundo de auténtica conversión. Igualmente dispongo que
se pueda ganar la indulgencia en los santuarios donde
se abra la Puerta de la Misericordia y en las iglesias
que tradicionalmente se identifican como Jubilares. Es
importante que este momento esté unido, ante todo, al
Sacramento de la Reconciliación y a la celebración de la
santa Eucaristía con una reflexión sobre la misericordia.
Será necesario acompañar estas celebraciones con la
profesión de fe y con la oración por mí y por las intenciones que llevo en el corazón para el bien de la Iglesia
y de todo el mundo”. (Papa Francisco).
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 31, 2016
PILGRIMAGE TO THE LITTLE FLOWER BASILICA DURING THE YEAR OF MERCY
The Community of the Discalced Carmelite Fathers invite the Little Flower Parish Families, Parishes, religious
communities, schools, parish organizations, youth groups, etc., to make their pilgrimage to the Basilica during this
“Year of Mercy. You can visit this designated place as a group or on your own.
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Prepare yourself or your group for your pilgrimage.
See what liturgical services are being offered on the day you are planning your pilgrimage.
To gain the plenary indulgence you may follow the requirements previously mentioned.
You may apply the plenary indulgence for your faithful departed.
During your journey, you may pray the Holy Rosary or any other prayer.
As a conclusion of you pilgrimage you may recite faithfully the Creed and pray for the intentions of our
Holy Father.
For all those who want to make their pilgrimage at the Basilica as a group [more than 20 people] call the
Basilica office administration and let us know when you want to make your pilgrimage.
† Group Pilgrimages should be during 12:00 p.m. Mass [Monday-Friday], any Mass on Sundays or 8:00 am
Mass on Saturday.
† For any other time at your request if available you can bring your own priest to celebrate mass for you.
† Pastors are welcome to make a pilgrimage with their parishioners and celebrate the Holy Mass with them.
Confessions available by request.
† Basilica Tours available (request in advance) with veneration of the first class relic of Saint Therese.
A pilgrimage is a journey undertaken for a religious purpose most often to a sacred place.
The word “pilgrim,” derived from the Latin peregrinum, conveys the idea of wandering over a distance, but it is
not just aimless wandering. It is a journey with a purpose, and that purpose is to honor God.
One of the earliest usages of the word is found in the writings of Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430). His work,
Peregrinatio, described a Christian spiritual journey as a kind of self-imposed exile of the pilgrim in which he
searched for God’s Truth in his wanderings while visiting the holy shrines of the Faith.
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
7:30am, 9:00am (Español), 11:00am, 1:00pm,
6:30pm (Español). (Discalced Carmelite Nuns at 7am)
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Monday ~ Friday: 12:00pm & 5:30pm
(Discalced Carmelite Nuns at 7:00am)
Saturday: 8:00am & 5:30pm (Vigil)
(Discalced Carmelite Nuns at 7:00am)
SPECIAL MASSES
Tuesday: 5:30pm Carmelite Community Mass
Thursday: 8:30am Little Flower School Mass
1st Friday: 5:30pm Mass for the Sick
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Thursday: 6:00pm~7:00pm Holy Hour
Monday ~ Sunday Our St. Elias Chapel is open for
Adoration from 8:00am to 6:00pm
CONFESSIONS~CONFESIONES
Tuesday: 6:00pm ~ 7:00pm
Saturday: 4:00pm ~ 5:00pm & 7:00pm ~ 8:00pm
By appointment, call the parish office.
Spiritual Direction, call the parish office.
The Little Flower Gift Shop
The Little Flower Gift Shop is having a 40% off
sale on all Christmas items except on books
and candles. (210) 736-3889
CALLING ALL YOUTH!
Youth Mass—First Sunday of each month.
This an open invitation to anyone young and
young at heart who would like to join our new
music group. Our rehearsals are Saturday’s at
10am in the church If you are interested or
need more information, please call Willie Barrera at (210) 883-6013.
Little Flower Parish 1926~ 2016
Celebrating 90 years as a Parish
Serving the People of God of the Archdioceses
of San Antonio
VISITING THE SICK
Call the parish office.
BAPTISMS ~ BAUTISMOS
English: Second Sunday of the month
Spanish: Third Sunday of the month
For more information: www.littleflowerbasilica.org
WEDDINGS~ BODAS
At least six months prior to wedding date. View requirements on website: www.littleflowerbasilica.org
Little Flower School
905 Kentucky Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78201
Tel. (210) 732-9207 * Fax (210) 732-3214
www.littleflowercatholicschool.org
Little Flower Gift Shop
920 Kentucky Ave.
San Antonio, Texas 78201 (210) 736-3889
www.littleflowerbasilica.org
Parish Staff Directory - Phone 210-735-9126
Senior Secretary:
Religious Education:
Bookkeeper:
Apostolate Magazine:
Human Resources:
Business Manager:
Sylvia DeHoyos ext. 116
Rita Beltran ext. 110
Consuelo Salazar ext. 104
Gloria Acosta ext. 112
Laura Cole ext. 105
Susana Cantu ext. 114
Valentine’s Day Flowers
On Valentine’s Day: Sunday, February 14th, we will
sell flower arrangements made by Fr. Luis as a fundraiser for our Basilica.
Support us by buying one
or more of them. Available after masses. Thanks!
As many of you know, our
Parish Secretary, Sylvia De
Hoyos was hospitalized on
Monday, January18th. She
continues to recover at home.
Please, continue to pray for
pain relief and recovery.
Mail for her can be sent to
the parish office at:
824 Kentucky Ave.
San Antonio TX 78201.
-Thank you, Fr. Luis
Tercera Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
What is 24 Hours for the Lord?
The Archdiocese will observe 24
Hours for the Lord, March 4-5,
2016, per the Holy Father’s Bull of
Indiction, “The initiative of ‘24 Hours
for the Lord,’ to be celebrated on
the Friday and Saturday preceding
the Fourth Week of Lent, should be
implemented in every diocese.” 24
Hours for the Lord is an initiative encouraged by the Holy Father in
which parishes are asked to open
the doors of their Church for a period of 24 hours. This
time is a period of continuous Eucharistic adoration
with the availability of sacramental confession. It begins on Friday evening and typically concludes with
Mass on Saturday evening
Prayer of Pope Francis for the Jubilee
Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful
like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him.
Show us your face and we will be saved.
Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from
being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in
created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal,
and assured Paradise to the repentant thief.
Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the
words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you
knew the gift of God!”
You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the
God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible
face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified.
You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in
weakness in order that they may feel compassion for
those in ignorance and error:
let everyone who approaches them feel sought after,
loved, and forgiven by God.
Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with
its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a
year of grace from the Lord,
and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring
good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives
and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind.
We ask this of you, Lord Jesus, through the intercession
of Mary, Mother of Mercy; you who live and reign
with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever.
Amen.
31 de enero de 2016
Church Donation Envelopes
Dear parishioners, beginning this
year 2016, the envelopes for your
Sunday contribution will be mailed to
your address on file every three
months. We have only mailed envelopes to those who used envelopes in the prior year. If you
are registered and are not using envelopes, it is very important that you do so. If you would like to begin using
envelopes for your Sunday contribution, please let us know
so that we may begin mailing them to you.
Estimados parroquianos, a partir de este año 2016 los sobres para su colecta dominical serán enviados a su domicilio cada tres meses. Sola mente hemos enviado los sobres a
las personas que están haciendo uso de ellos. Si usted esta
registrado (a) y no esta hacienda uso de sus sobres es muy
importante que lo haga. Si usted desea hacer uso de los
sobres para su colecta dominical y no tiene, por favor háganoslo saber para enviárselos.
An Invitation to Serve
Are you looking for ways to experience God? Members of
the Society of St. Vincent de Paul invite you to share in their
ministry of experiencing God in serving people living in
poverty. We see Christ in the poor because Jesus told
us….."whatever you do to the least of my
brothers and sisters you do for me."
Contact Homer Cadena, Society of St.
Vincent de Paul Conference President at
210-736-3883.
Little Flower School Open House
Date: Sunday, January 31, 2016
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Come and join us! For more information visit:
www.littleflowercatholicschool.org
Like us on Facebook!
Vestido Rojo 2016 -
de Todo Corazon
This women’s conference is free and will be held Sat.,
February 27, 2016 from 8am –1pm at the San Antonio Event Center located at 8111
Meadow Leaf (Loop 410 at Marbach
behind IHOP).
Space is limited to 1,000 women, so
don’t miss out. Please register prior to
the event to secure your spot! Call
Patricia Atiee (210) 260-4095 or Mary Helen Vallejo
(210) 262-6942.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Therese Parish
ASH WEDNESDAY—MIERCOLES DE CENIZA
Archbishop’s Appeal 2015
Goal:
25,275.00
Total Pledged:
Total Paid:
Pledge Balance:
40,445.61
37,644.61
2,801.00
Refund Anticipated:
Refund Issued:
Refund Due:
7,585.31
0.00
6,184.81
Thank you for your support with the Archbishop’s Appeal! It is greatly appreciated.
Masses:
8:30 am
12:00 pm
5:30 pm
7:30 pm
(English) with Little Flower School Children
(English)
(English)
(Espanol)
* Distribution of the masses will be after masses and
Morning 10 am—11:30 am and 1:30 pm –5:00 pm
FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION
OF THE LORD
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd
5:30 pm Candlelight Mass
Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras!
Have you downloaded your app today?
Everyone is invited!
Where: Parish Hall
When: February 9, 2016 from 6:30– 8:30 PM
We ask for help with the following things:
Surnames A through L- vegetable dish.
Surnames M through Z- fruit salad, or any type of desert.
Please remember that all covered dishes should serve a
minimum of 10 people.
Blessing of the meal will be at 6:30 PM by Fr. Luis.
“Crazy Hat Contest” Prizes will be awarded. If you would
like to help, be in the Planning Committee, please, call Fred
Garcia, Coordinator at (210) 735-5782.
Freaky Clean Express Car Wash Fundraiser
Freaky Clean Express Car Wash is proud to introduce our
NEW Little Flower Freaky Cleanest $15 car wash package. Each time this new package is chosen, Freaky Clean
Express Car Wash will donate 20% of the proceeds to the
Little Flower Parish! That's $3.00
donated to the Church each &
every time! Be sure to choose
the new Little Flower Freaky
Cleanest car wash package on
your next visit to benefit your
car & our Parish!
www.FreakyCleanCarWash.com
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 31, 2016
Lectors /Commentators
Second Collection:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6
For the Church Maintenance Fund
5:30pm Rosemary Saucedo, Sylvia Montoya/ Yvonne Gunderman
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7
February 7th - For the St. Vincent de Paul Society
7:30am Alois Iltis, Christine Hammes/ Rosa Maria Martinez
9:00am (S) Mauro Martinez, Maribel T. Martinez/ Martha Martinez
11:00am Anthony Zamora, Dolores Noriega/ Carolyn Valek
1:00pm Youth Mass
6:30 pm (S) Anita Parral, Mirna Martinez/ Lucy Torres
Weekly Collection
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6
5:30pm Imelda Garcia & Rosie Rodriguez
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7
7:30am Annie Cadena & Homer Cadena
9:00 am (S) Gloria Acosta, German Valle, Anita Parral
11:00am Richard Cantu, Lucy Cantu, Tony Valek
1:00pm Youth Mass
6:30 pm (S) Hortencia Ortega
Mass Intentions
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 FOURTH SUNDAY ON ORDINARY TIME
7:30am For Our Parishoners
9:00am Father Luis Belmonte, O.C.D.
11:00am Little Flower Mass Association
1:00pm + Maria Renteria Moro
6:30pm + Gerardo R. Martinez
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 WEEKDAY [4]
12:00pm + Oralia Martinez
5:30pm Benefactors
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
8:30am Little Flower School
12:00pm + Maria Renteria Moro
5:30pm Candlelight Mass
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 SAINT BLAISE
12:00pm +Maria Renteria Moro
5:30pm + Eustolio and + Guadalupe Martinez
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 WEEKDAY [4]
12:00pm Rosa Maria Martinez– Happy Birthday!
5:30pm Patty Vallejo, O.C.D., Patricia Chavez & Steve Pflum
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 SAINT AGATHA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR
12:00pm + Maria Renteria Moro
5:30pm +Salvador and + Louisa Campos
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 SAINT PAUL MIKI AND COMPANIONS,
MARTYRS / FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME [VIGIL]
8:00am For the Spread of the Communal First Saturdays
5:30pm + Maria Renteria Moro
January 24, 2016
First Collection:
Church in Latin America:
Candles:
Other:
$ 7,439.22
$ 1,371.60
$
239.10
$
104.00
Total:
$
9,153.92
Thank you for your support!
Mary Mother of God - January 1, 2016
Collection: $3,442.00
Lord, hear our prayers
The following friends and members of
the Parish need your prayers. Please
add these names to your prayer list.
Contact the Parish Office 735-9126 to
have names added to the prayer list.
Pray for the Sick and intentions of…..
Mary Curiel
Ernestina Silva
Kay & Gloria Shaw
Julie Shaw Akins
Maxine Cadena
Sylvia Rodriguez
Erika Huerter
Ken Narendorf
Homer Gaytan
Gary Young
Zachary Casarez
Soledad Contreras
Mario Alfaro
James E. Gillette
Jerry Noriega
Elizabeth & Gim L.
Ng
Hermelinda & Raymond Guadiano
Sue Ruiz
Evangelina Gamboa
Arturo Herrera
Jaime Vega
George Zentella Sr.
Jane Bernal
Gemma Pfeil
Araceli & Jorge
Ortega
Henry Posos
Lucy Phalen
Chad Hammes
Alexis B Cruz &
Family
Cielo Salinas
Sanchez
Christina Polanco &
Baby
Claudia Ramon
Kim Nester-Atiee
John Cortez
Rosa Castillo
Adrianna King
Rosa Maria Garcia
James Barron
Ivon Fuentes
Kristi & Christian &
Salma & Carolina
Hernandez
Maria Antonieta
Calderon
Alvaro Padilla
Maria Sartorio &
Family
Angela Marie &
Axel Torres
Andrea Vega
Violet Sandoval
Julia & Roland
Sandoval
Roland & Alex
Sandoval
Chevelle Sandoval
Gloria Morales
Jose Corona
Paul
Teresa Rangel
Gloria Rangel
Gloria Ramos
The Cruz Family
Mary Helen
Mendoza
Guillermo Hernandez, Jr.
Guillermo Hernandez, Sr.
Emma Vallejo
Michael Chapa
Olga Silva
Maria Ramos & Fam.
Mary Gonzales
Toni Resendez
Robert Cortez
Jose Alicea
Celina Gonzales
George Tovar
Jesus Hernandez
Betty Hernandez
David Alvarez