Bulletin Week 3 new.pub - Notre Dame Catholic Church

Bulletin Week 3 new.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 and Washington Street)
Kerrville, TX. 78028
Pastoral Center: 909 Main St.
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 Forma(on: (830)896-4233
School: (830)257-6707
January 3, 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 bullen for the Mass mes
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 Monsignor Michael J. Boule3e
Reverend Sco3 Janysek
Deacon Daniel Arriaga
Deacon Alfredo (Jimmy) Bill, Jr.
Deacon Charles Domingues
Deacon Harold (Sonny) Kau;old
Deacon Juan Mar(nez
PASTORAL CENTER
Dwayne Mosser
Eva Bill
Tracy Gourley
LITURGY AND MUSIC
Dorothy Cass
Carmen Gu(errez
OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION
Dianne Albrecht
Alma Cruz-Gonzales
Denise Jenschke
Wya3 Wentrcek
Nelda Bill
CATHOLIC SCHOOL OFFICE
Marlin Marcum
Irene Alcorta
Michelle Coldwell
Dawn Kanady
MAINTENANCE
Mark Ince
Pastor
Parochial Vicar
Hispanic Ministry
Business Manager
Parish Secretary
Financial Associate
Director of Liturgy/Music Ministries
Liturgy Secretary
Coord. Adults
Coord. Families & Children/Hispanic Ministry
Coord. Cathechesis of the Good Shepherd & First Eucharist Prep.
Coord. of Youth Ministry
Secretary/Bap(sm Coordinator
Principal
Secretary
Registrar
Bookkeeper
Superintendent
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8,
10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
Tuesday:
1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk
6:34-44
Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12
-13; Mk 6:45-52
Thursday:
1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14,
15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a
Friday:
1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 1920; Lk 5:12-16
Saturday:
1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b;
Jn 3:22-30
Sunday:
Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 911; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Ps
104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Acts
10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7;
Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
Monday:
The Epiphany of the Lord
January 3, 2016
Silver and Gold
What I Have I Give to You (Acts 3:6)
Blessings on the Journey of a New Year!
A dear friend of mine in San Antonio, thoroughly obsessed with Christmas and its decorations, is now incapacitated by age from her usual extravagance. One year she decided to
leave up her “inside” decorations all year, making appropriate additions with each new
season. It seemed a mess to me, but her smile made it okay. Actually, by this time in
January all our too-early-hung decorations seem worn out. We even sense a worn-out
feeling to the entire world. Economies are sluggish. War and its threats will simply not
disappear. God is used as an excuse for violence. Others claim God is dead, a mere
irrelevance instead of a Divine Person to be adored.
Yet today we are called to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, to marvel at the showing
forth of God’s glory, His light responding to the world’s darkness. Our liturgical calendar
purposely separates the Nativity Feast from the Epiphany Feast, proclaiming not only that
God’s saving grace has entered the world (Jesus’ birth) but that this salvation is made
manifest to the nations (the Magi story), evident in the everyday lives of men and women,
applicable to the affairs of the world in all their complexity. Because of the long stretch of
history between Jesus’ life and ours, we may wonder what difference His life has made –
what difference it can ever make – in the large events of the world, or even in the problems we or our families are experiencing. But the Christian response is that the coming
of Christ’s light amidst our darkness makes all the difference in the world – and for the
world. Individuals and nations can be changed by openness to the glory of Jesus manifested in us.
Today’s liturgy shouts of Christian hope in the midst of difficulties because God is the
source of that hope. In the first reading Isaiah imagines Jerusalem as the light of the
world, her radiance coming not from the sun but from Yahweh Himself. Creation declares
that the Lord is the light, but like the Magi (and Herod) in today’s Gospel, many are asking, “Where is the newborn King of the Jews?” Paul tells the Ephesians in today’s second reading that in Jesus both Jews and Gentiles are co-heirs of God’s Kingdom, so we
also ask, “Where is our King?” The life of nations does not exist independent of its people – nations will change as persons in them change. Nations will see the light as the
individuals in them see the light. If we as Christians fervently and faithfully live as though
we believe in Christ’s Presence and act like His Body, this manifestation of God’s presence will be celebrated by others. We are the wise ones following the right star to the
Lord, the true King of us all!
But like the Magi who changed directions after seeing the Lord, going home by another
way, we too must embrace a holiness that changes us and the world. May it be so at
Notre Dame Catholic Church and School in the year 2016, a Year of Mercy.
In Jesus,
Fr. Mike
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Rise up in
splendor, Jerusalem! The LORD
shines upon you and the glory
of the Lord appears over you
(Isaiah 60:1-6).
Psalm — Lord, every nation on
earth will adore you (Psalm 72).
Second Reading — The mystery has been made known that
the Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in
Christ Jesus through the gospel
(Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6).
Gospel — Magi from the east
arrived, saying, “Where is the
newborn
king
of
the
Jews?” (Matthew 2:1-12).
SAINTS AND SPECIAL
OBSERVANCES
Epiphany of the
Lord;
National
Migration Week
Monday:
St.
Elizabeth
Ann Seton
Tuesday:
St. John
Neumann
Wednesday: St. André
Bessette
Thursday:
St. Raymond of
Penyafort;
Julian Calendar
Christmas
Sunday:
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Sal 2:7bc-8,
10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
Martes:
1 Jn 4:7-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4, 78; Mc 6:34-44
Miércoles: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Sal 72 (71):1-2,
10, 12-13; Mc 6:45-52
Jueves:
1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Sal 72 (71):12, 14, 15bc, 17; Lc 4:14-22a
Viernes:
1 Jn 5:5-13; Sal 147:12-15, 1920; Lc 5:12-16
Sábado:
1 Jn 5:14-21; Sal 149:1-6a, 9b;
Jn 3:22-30
Domingo: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 o Is 40:1-5, 9-11;
Sal 29 (28):1-4, 3, 9-10 o Sal
104 (103):1b-4, 24-25, 27-30;
Hch 10:34-38 o Tit 2:11-14; 3:47; Lc 3:15-16, 21-22
Lunes:
La Epifanía del Señor
3 de enero de 2016
Oro y Plata
Lo Que Tengo Te Lo Doy (Hechos 3:6)
¡Bendiciones en el Viaje de un Año Nuevo!
Una querida amiga mía en San Antonio, totalmente obsesionada con la Navidad y sus decoraciones, está incapacitada por la edad de su extravagancia habitual. Una vez, ella decidió
dejar sus decoraciones "dentro" de su casa todo el año, haciendo adiciones apropiadas con
cada nueva temporada. Parecía un desastre para mí, pero su sonrisa lo hacía ver bien. En
realidad, para este tiempo de enero, todas las decoraciones que fueron puestas pronto ya
parecen desgastadas. Incluso, sentimos la sensación de que el mundo entero está desgastado. Las economías están lentas. La guerra y sus amenazas, simplemente no van a desaparecer. Dios es usado como una excusa para la violencia. Otros, afirman que Dios está
muerto, una mera irrelevancia en lugar de una Persona Divina que se adora.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Sin embargo, hoy estamos llamados a celebrar la Fiesta de la Epifanía del Señor, para maravillarnos con la proyección de la luz de la gloria de Dios, su luz en respuesta a la oscuridad del mundo. Nuestro calendario litúrgico, deliberadamente separa la Fiesta de Natividad
de la Fiesta de la Epifanía, proclamando que no sólo la gracia salvadora de Dios ha entrado
en el mundo (el nacimiento de Jesús), sino que esta salvación se manifiesta a las naciones
(la historia de los Magos), evidente en la vida cotidiana de hombres y mujeres, aplicables a
los asuntos del mundo en toda su complejidad. Debido a la larga extensión de la historia
entre la vida de Jesús y la nuestra, podemos preguntarnos qué diferencia ha hecho su vida
– que diferencia puede hacer - en los grandes acontecimientos del mundo, o incluso en los
problemas que nosotros o nuestras familias están experimentando. Pero la respuesta Cristiana es que la venida de la luz de Cristo en medio de nuestra oscuridad hace toda la diferencia en el mundo - y para el mundo. Los individuos y las naciones pueden ser modificados
por la apertura a la gloria de Jesús que se manifiesta en nosotros.
Primera lectura — ¡Levántate y
brilla, Jerusalén! La gloria del
Señor amaneció sobre ti (Isaías
60:1-6).
La liturgia de hoy, anuncia la esperanza Cristiana en medio de las dificultades, porque Dios
es la fuente de esa esperanza. En la primera lectura de Isaías, imagina Jerusalén como la
luz del mundo, su resplandor no proveniente del sol sino del mismo Yahvé. La creación declara que el Señor es la luz, pero al igual que los Reyes Magos (y Herodes) en el Evangelio
de hoy, muchos se preguntan, "¿Dónde está el Rey recién nacido de los Judíos?" San Pablo les dice a los Efesios en el día de hoy en la segunda lectura, que en Jesús ambos Judíos y Gentiles son coherederos del Reino de Dios, así también nosotros preguntamos:
"¿Dónde está nuestro Rey?" La vida de las naciones no existe independiente de su gente –
las naciones cambiarán a medida que las personas en ellas cambien. Las naciones verán la
luz a medida que los individuos en ellas ven la luz. Si nosotros como Cristianos con fervor y
fidelidad vivimos como si creemos en la Presencia de Cristo, y actuamos como su Cuerpo,
esta manifestación de la presencia de Dios se celebrará por otros. ¡Nosotros somos los sabios siguiendo la estrella del Señor, el verdadero Rey de todos nosotros!
Evangelio — Vinieron unos Magos de Oriente preguntando:
“¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos
que ha nacido?” (Mateo 2:1-12).
Pero al igual que los Reyes Magos cambiaron de dirección después de ver al Señor, volvieron a casa por otro camino, también nosotros debemos abrazar una santidad que nos cambie a nosotros y al mundo. Que así sea en la Parroquia y Escuela Católica de Notre Dame
en el año 2016, Año de la Misericordia.
En Jesús,
Padre Mike
Salmo — Que te adoren, Señor,
todos los pueblos (Salmo 72
[71]).
Segunda lectura — El misterio
de que los gentiles son coherederos, socios en la promesa en
Jesucristo, se ha dado a conocer
a los hombres (Efesios 3:2-3a, 56).
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS
CELEBRACIONES
Domingo:
Lunes:
Martes:
Miércoles:
Jueves:
La Epifanía del
Señor; Semana
Nacional de
Migración
Santa Isabel Ana
Seton
San Juan
Neumann
Beato André
Bessette
San Raimundo de
Peñafort; La
Natividad del Señor
en el calendario
juliano
Sunday, January 3, 2016
The Epiphany of the Lord
Is 60:1-6, Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6, Mt 2:1-12(20)
7:45 am
People of the Parish
9:15 am
†Juanita Galvan Hasso
By Familia Galvan
11:00 am
†D.D. Johnson
By Marge Johnson
5:00 pm
†Donna Charles
By Ken & Antoinette Syring
Monday, January 4, 2016
1 Jn 3:22—4:6, Mt 4:12-17, 23-25(212)
7:00 am
†Walter Bosman
By Linda Bosman
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
1 Jn 4:7-10, Mk 6:34-44(213)
12:00 pm
†Dorothy Alexander
By Women of Notre Dame
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
1 Jn 4:11-18, Mk 6:45-52(214)
12:00 pm
Special Intention for Patricia Bianco
By George Vlasek
Thursday, January 7, 2016
1 Jn 4:19—5:4, Lk 4:14-22a(215)
7:00 am
†Caley Kletac
By Mark & Red Anderson
Friday, January 8, 2016
1 Jn 5:5-13, Lk 5:12-16(216)
8:05 am
†Jim Mickey
By Mark & Red Anderson
Saturday, January 9, 2016
Is 42:1-4, 6-7, Acts 10:34-38, Lk 3:15-16, 21-22, or, for Year C, Is 40:1
-5, 9-11, Ti 2:11-14, 3:4-7, Lk 3:15-16, 21-22(21)
2:00 pm
Sarah Schwaller/Daniel Betancourt Wedding
4:00 pm
In honor of Sister Marge Novak
& Sister Mary Ann Giardina
By Jane Kennedy
Sunday, January 10, 2016
The Baptism of the Lord
Is 42:1-4, 6-7, Acts 10:34-38, Lk 3:15-16, 21-22, or, for Year C, Is 40:1
-5, 9-11, Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7, Lk 3:15-16, 21-22(21)
7:45 am
†Juan Raul Venegas
By Familia Venegas
9:15 am
People of the Parish
11:00 am
†Louis Manahan
By Shawn & Dianne Manahan
5:00 pm
†Norma Jane McGilvray
By The McGilvray Family
Monday, January 4, 2016
Good Shepherd-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RMS 203-206
Women of Notre Dame-5:00pm-Fireplace RM
A New Song-5:30pm-Kemper Hall RM 209
Guadalupanas-5:30pm-Library
Cursillos-7:00pm-Social Center
Boy Scouts-7:00pm-Gymnasium
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
PTC Board Meeting-11:30am-Library
RCIA-6:00pm-Social Center
Choir Practice-7:00pm-Church
Spanish Choir Practice-7:00pm-Fireplace RM
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Good Shepherd-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RMS 203-206
Ingles Tambíen-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 209
Ministry of Sick Meeting-5:00pm-Pastoral Center
Faith Formation-5:15pm-Social Center
Faith Formation-5:15pm-Gymnasium
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, January 7, 2016
Bible Study (Fr. Mike)-7:00pm-Social Center
Ministerio Santa Cecilia-8:00pm-Fireplace RM
Friday, January 8, 2016
Rosary Making Ministry-10:00am-Fireplace RM
Hour of Mercy-3:00pm-Church
Marriage Date Night-6:00pm-Social Center
El Sembrador-7:00pm-Fireplace RM
Saturday, January 9, 2016
Repose the Blessed Sacrament-11:30am-Church
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Good Shepherd-9:00am-Kemper Hall RMS 203-206
LifeTeen-6:00pm-Social Center/Fireplace RM
The Sanctuary Lamp will
burn this week
in memory
of
Juan Raul Venegas
by
Familia Venegas
Liturgy of the Hours:
Sunday—Proper Psalter; Monday—Saturday—Week 2
The Second Collection on
January 9 & 10, 2015
will be for
Faith Formation
Thank you for your generosity!
Altar Servers
Extraordinary Ministers
Lectors
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2015-4:00pm
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2015 - 4:00pm
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2015—4:00pm
Crucifer– Stefan Sirianni
Candle Bearer-Joseph Mata
Candle Bearer–Michelle Cruz
Rose Petmecky
Dan Abell
DM: Monica Schneider
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2015—7:45am
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2015-7:45am
Team A
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2015—7:45am
Crucifer– Sarah McCormick
Candle Bearer– Alina McCormick
Candle Bearer-Peter Lockwood
Sunday, Jan. 10 , 2015—9:15am
Crucifer–Josh Ontiveros
Candle Bearer— Erica Guzman
Candle Bearer– Jazmin Guzman
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2015—11:00am
Crucifer-Jose Luis Castro
Candle Bearer-Patrick Tinley
Candle Bearer-Lisa Tinley
Team A
Lori Escamilla
Jacqui Magenheimer
DM: Terry Pavlica
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2015—9:15am
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2015-9:15am
Team B
Jose Sanchez
Alicia Campoy
DM: John Martinez
Sunday, Jan. 10 , 2015—11:00am
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2015-11:00am
Team B
Marge Carseth
Christina Delgado
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2015—5:00pm
Ellie Butler
Jessica Cruces
DM: Dora Bill
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2015-5:00pm
Team LC
DM:
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2015—5:00pm
Crucifer—Rebekah Stracke
Candle Bearer– Andres Castillo
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, Wanda Juenke, Irene Vera, Manuel
Bermudez, Kathryn Franco, William Murray, Lorene Guidry,
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, Eusevio Piedra, Marcelino Vega, Sylvia Saldana,
Yvonne Guidry, Mario Reyes, Mauricio Reyes, Florence Hall,
Mike Hozman, Manuel Castro, Margie Tremper, Ricardo
Villagomez, Andrew Hart, Diego Gonzales, Jose Luis
Sanchez, Maria Garza, 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, Vee Schlosser,
Annie Stone, David Klose, Maria Garza, Antonio Pruneda,
Carol Barker, 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, Michael Heck, 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, Ruben & Herminia Osorio, Maria Real,
Michael J. LaFleur, Carmela Chefalo, Karen Klein, Sean
Kennison, Ciro Ayala, Manuela Sanchez, Maria Galvan, Beverly Kyle, Mary Ellen Wheeler, Henrietta Fadai, Sylvia Leyva,
Charlie & Judi Kunz, Michael Boudreaux & Linda Vollmar.
DM-Designated Minister
Greeters
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2015—4:00pm
Bread Bakers
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2015—4:00pm
Team A
Martha Stakes
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2015—7:45am
Team A
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2015—9:15am
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2015—9:15am
Team A
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2015—11:00am
Team D
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2015—5:00pm
Lisa Jones
Sunday, , 2015—11:00am
Mary Muehlstein
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY –
December 8, 2015November 20, 2016
~~~The Face of Mercy (Misericordiae Vultus)~~~
From Francis, Bishop of Rome
Throughout this year of mercy, we will cover
the 25 articles of the Bull of Indiction, “The Face of
Mercy,” by Pope Francis, announcing the Jubilee Year
of Mercy, as well as an occasional question to reflect
on in our own lives and where we see and/or exhibit
God’s mercy on others.
“A Prayer for the Year of Mercy”
Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us
to be merciful like the heavenly Father,
and have told us that whoever sees you sees
God.
Show us your face and we will be saved.
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.
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. Amen.
--Pope Francis
(We are invited to keep this prayer near us, and to pray and
reflect on it each day, especially in this Year of Mercy)
AÑO DEL JUBILEO DE LA
MISERICORDIA 08 de diciembre 2015- 20
de noviembre 2016
~~~ El Rostro de la Misericordia (Misericordiae Vultus) ~~~
De Francisco, Obispo de Roma
A lo largo de este año de la misericordia, cubriremos los 25 artículos de la bula de convocación, "El
rostro de la Misericordia", de Francisco, al anunciar el
Año Jubilar de la Misericordia, así como una pregunta
de vez en cuando para reflexionar sobre nuestra propia vida y donde vemos y / o expone la misericordia de
Dios en los demás.
"Oración para el Año del Jubileo
de la Misericordia"
Señor Jesucristo, tú nos has enseñado
a ser misericordiosos como el Padre celestial,
y nos has dicho que quien te ve, ve a Dios.
Muéstranos tu rostro y obtendremos la salvación.
Tú eres el rostro visible del Padre invisible,
del Dios que manifiesta su poder
sobre todo, con el perdón y la misericordia:
haz que, en el mundo, la Iglesia sea el rostro visible de
Tí.
Manda tu Espíritu y conságranos
a todos con su unción,
para que el Jubileo de la Misericordia
sea un año de gracia del Señor,
y tu Iglesia pueda, con renovado entusiasmo,
llevar la Buena Nueva a los pobres,
proclamar la libertad a los prisioneros y los oprimidos,
y restituir la vista a los ciegos. Amen.
---Papa Francisco
(Se nos invita a mantener esta oración cerca de nosotros, para
orar y reflexionar sobre ella cada día, sobre todo en este Año de
la Misericordia)
MASS TIME CHANGE
ARCHBISHIP GUSTAVO GARCIA-SILLER will be
with us next Saturday, January 9; Mass will be at 4
p.m. instead of the regular 5 p.m. There will be NO
confessions prior to Mass.
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!
An adorer is needed for:
CAMBIO DE HORARIO DE LA SANTA MISA
EL ARZOBISPO GUSTAVO GARCIA-SILLER estará con nosotros el próximo sábado 09 de enero; la
Santa Misa será a las 4:00 p.m., en lugar de las
5:00 p.m. NO habrá confesiones antes de la Santa
Misa.
CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE—Today’s man
faces many challenges and is in search of the good for
himself, his family and his future. Come to the San
Antonio Catholic Men’s Conference for men of all ages
on February 13, 2016 at San Antonio’s new Norris
Conference Center. The Conference will offer powerful speakers, lunch, Mass with Archbishop Gustavo
Garcia-Siller, and much more!
Check out
CMCSanAntonio.com or call the Pilgrim Center of
Hope for a brochure: (210)521-3377. This event has
sold out the last three years—Don’t miss this one!
Friday 6:00 a.m.—7:00 a.m.
Saturday 12:00 a.m.—1:00 a.m.
Saturday 1:00 a.m.—2:00 a.m.
Saturday 10:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
If you are able to help with this time, please call
Estela Solis at (830)896-4217 or Veronica Fabro at
(830)377-9117.
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!
Tambíen es necesario un adorador los:
viernes 6:00 a.m.—7:00 a.m.
sabado 12:00 a.m.—1:00 a.m.
sabado 1:00 a.m.—2:00 a.m.
sabado 10:30 a.m.—11:30 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.
Vinnie on Broadway's
NOTES FROM THE HEART
The volunteers at St Vincent de Paul on Broadway
would like to share with you stories that your donations
and thrift shop support make possible.
God is our judge and Jesus is our Boss. Because of
this guideline, we do not prosecute shoplifters. Most
common form is changing price stickers and used
clothes and shoes literally walking out the door. This is
sad because we give out vouchers to the store for
clothing and household necessities in our financial aide
office.
Before Christmas, a customer brought up three of the
same plate. One was priced $.25, one $.75, and the
third $4. She asked, "What is the correct price?" We
replied, " All, because they were priced by 3 different
people". The cashier sold all three to her for $2.00.
A few months ago, an unusual episode occurred. We
had a young woman, with her child in tow, buy a new
condition quilt set originally from Walmart for $2. The
cashier thought the price suspicious because most sets
go for $12-$30 dollars. But condition and length of
shelf time are factors in pricing. As the customer was
leaving, the cashier went into the pricing room to ask if
anyone remembered this item. A volunteer recalled
pricing the set that day for $50. In righteous rage, two
volunteers raced out of the shop and halted the woman
in the parking lot. The woman told the volunteer to
take the set back and give her the $2 back, which is
what happened. The volunteer wanted to detain and
call the police. The current conference president and
therefore general manager of the thrift shop was present at the time. The manager told the volunteers that
we do not call the police for shop-lifting and added to
offer the woman one of our free blankets in the
back. Ignoring the newcomer manager, the volunteer
went to the past president, who told her the same
thing. Indignant, the volunteer returned to the pricing
room and marked the set for $90! The following week
the crew cleaning and tidying the store took the set and
broke it into separately priced items. All pieces sold to
different people within a couple days. The total price
$22. Someone now has a warm quilt that did not before.
Whose offense to God was greater, the catcher or the
thief? Probably the recorder of the event.
WISH LIST:
For another year of wonderful donations of time, talents, and treasures. And money too!
Bible Study Dates
2015 – 2016
Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
All Bible Studies will be held in the Social Center
unless otherwise indicated!
January 7 and 28
February 11 and 25
NO BIBLE STUDY IN MARCH
April 14 and 28
BIBLE STUDY SESSIONS FOR MAY AND JUNE
WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE!.
WOMEN OF NOTRE DAME
Come join us for fellowship, food, prayer and reflection.
Monday, January 4th.
Gather 5:30 p.m. - Meeting 6:00 p.m.
in the Fireplace RM
Come late - leave early as your time allows.
Coming In January 2016!
Covenant of Love Marriage Ministry
to Notre Dame.
What is God’s plan for your marriage? We will
be exploring this question and many more.
Save the Date! – Friday evening, January 8th DATE
NIGHT!
Registration cards and brochures are available in
the narthex on the credenza for your convenience.
“OVERCOMING JEALOUSY”
Ques(on of the Week…
Adults: When have you been jealous or fearful of
another person? How do they lead you away from
being merciful?
Youth: When have you been jealous because
something good happened to another person instead of you? What is the problem with feeling that
way?
"SUPERANDO LOS CELOS,
LA ENVIDIA"
Pregunta de la Semana ...
Adultos: ¿Cuándo has tenido celos o temeroso de
otra persona? ¿Cómo te alejan de ser misericordioso?
Juventud: ¿Cuándo has estado celoso porque algo
bueno le pasó a otra persona en vez de a C? ¿Cuál
es el problema cuando te sientes así?
The Rosary Making Ministry will meet on Friday,
January 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fireplace RM.
This ministry makes and supplies Rosaries to the missions and military troops. Training supplies are provided. Once you learn to make the Rosaries, they can be
made at home at your own pace.
If you feel called to be a part of this beautiful and faith
sharing ministry, please contact Pat Klaus at (830)3774232 or Rita Funk at (830)258-6093.
BooksToBorrow
from the Notre Dame Parish Library
are available in the narthex of the
church, near the bell tower door. We
are currently featuring recent additions to the library. Three books give
accounts of the life of Catherine de
Hueck Doherty, born in Russia, who
worked in Canada and the United
States as a servant of the poor, much
as did Dorothy Day. Last week we
wrote about Tumbleweed, the biography (1948) by her journalist husband, which gives a basic account of
her life before her marriage.
The second book (1979) Fragments of My Life, by Catherine de
Hueck Doherty, is, among other
things, a real thriller – the account of
her escape as a teen-ager from Russia during its Revolution puts flesh
on the generalizations we have heard
about the horrors of that time. There
are also charming fashion notes from
her years on the Chautauqua circuit,
and many notes from time spent in
various kitchens under various challenges. In the introduction, she describes her book as “fragments from
the life of a Russian storyteller who
reveals truth as it is revealed to her.”
Her accounts of poverty and racism
in the United States in the midtwentieth century are a heartrending indictment of a decadent
culture.
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
December 26-27, 2015
CHURCH
Envelopes/Checks
$ 15,699.40
Currency/Coin
1,778.06
Christmas Day
31,827.78
TOTAL
$ 49,305.24
Faith Formation
(2nd Collection)
1,209.33
Assumption Seminary
(2nd Collection
Christmas Day)
1,958.19
TOTAL
$ 3,167.52
SCHOOL
School Support
(Envelopes)
$
4,730.00
TOTAL
$
4,730.00
Pastoral Notes
Thanksgiving at Christmastide
For the fruits of the Harvest and Laborers in the Field
For the Incarnate Word as He Reveals Our Salvation
It is such a gracious spiritual experience to celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ with the Notre Dame Church and School
Community. I wish to thank God with all my being for the Gift of our salvation and the countless gifts He has given to the parish and
school all year long. I also with to thank each of you for your participation in our parish and school during the year, especially for your
participation in the sacred liturgies of this Advent and Christmas seasons. We all owe a debt of deep gratitude to our Pastoral Team:
Father Scott, Dwayne Mosser, Dorothy Cass, Dianne Albrecht, Alma Cruz-Gonzales, Denise Jenschke, Wyatt Wentrcek, and Marlin
Marcum, the principal of our school, and Mark Hoffmann, president of the school. Each of these dedicated disciples daily offer his or
her faith and talents for the proclamation of the Kingdom of God. I pray that each knows how grateful I am, and that you will let them
know of your prayerful support and care as you meet them in the course of their service. They bear extra responsibilities because of
my many ministries outside of the parish.
Our parish and school staffs have also faithfully responded to God’s call and have contributed greatly to the work of God in this place.
Eva Bill and Tracy Gourley with the parish office, Michelle Coldwell and Irene Alcorta with the school office help keep us organized
and moving. Dawn Kanady, our school bookkeeper will be leaving us for other ministries as we begin our new year, and Debbie
Mossman is returning to the school staff to take Dawn’s place. Carmen Gutierrez with liturgy and music and Nelda Bill with the Faith
Formation office help us to be faithful and responsible to the many needs of the parish. They are all indeed a blessing and they keep
our ministry fueled by their faithful attention and love. Katrina Dry and Lisa Calderon joyfully care for the living quarters of the priests.
Our maintenance supervisor, Mark Ince, daily reminds us that we are blessed—and he is the blessing. We are graced by the presence of the many who assist to keep order and volunteer to serve in so many ways.
Father Scott and I would also like to thank all of you who worship in the community of faith. The gift of your faith is tremendous. We
thank all who brought wonderful gifts from your homes and kitchens to our home. The monetary gifts are so very appreciated. Your
words of encouragement go a long way to remind us that we do this for the One we serve, Who has first loved us. We will do our best
to let our faithful service be our thanksgiving to God and to you.
In Jesus,
Fr. Mike
Notas Pastorales
Acción de Gracias en tiempo de Navidad
Por los frutos de la cosecha y los trabajadores en el Campo
Por el Verbo Encarnado al Revelarnos nuestra Salvación
Es una experiencia espiritual tan agradable el celebrar la Natividad de Nuestro Señor Jesús Cristo, con la Parroquia de Notre Dame y
la Comunidad Escolar. Deseo agradecer a Dios con todo mí ser por el regalo de nuestra salvación y los innumerables dones que Él
ha dado a la parroquia y escuela durante todo el año. También agradezco a cada uno de ustedes por su participación en nuestra
parroquia y escuela durante el año, sobre todo por su participación en las liturgias sagradas de este Adviento y temporada Navideña.
Todos le debemos un profundo agradecimiento a nuestro Equipo Pastoral: al Padre Scott, Dwayne Mosser, Dorothy Cass, Dianne
Albrecht, Alma Cruz-Gonzáles, Denise Jenschke, Wyatt Wentrcek y Marlin Marcum, el director de la escuela, y Mark Hoffmann, presidente de la escuela. Cada uno de estos dedicados discípulos, ofrecen a diario su fe y su talento para la proclamación del Reino de
Dios. Rezo para que cada uno de ellos sepa lo agradecido que estoy, y que ustedes les harán saber de su apoyo en la oración y su
cuidado al encontrarse con ellos durante el curso de su servicio. Ellos tienen responsabilidades adicionales a causa de mis muchos
ministerios fuera de la parroquia.
Nuestros feligreses y personal escolar, también han respondido fielmente al llamado de Dios y han contribuido en gran medida a la
obra de Dios en este lugar. Eva Bill y Tracy Gourley con la oficina parroquial, Michelle Coldwell e Irene Alcorta con la ayuda de la
oficina de la escuela nos mantienen organizados y en movimiento. Dawn Kanady, nuestra contadora de la escuela nos dejará para
servir en otros ministerios a medida que comenzamos nuestro nuevo año, y Debbie Mossman está volviendo al personal de la escuela para tomar el lugar de Dawn. Carmen Gutiérrez con la liturgia y la música y Nelda Bill con la oficina de Formación de Fe, nos ayudan a ser fieles y responsables a las muchas necesidades de la parroquia. Todos ellos son de hecho una bendición y mantienen
nuestro ministerio alimentado por su fiel atención y amor. Katrina Dry y Lisa Calderón se preocupan con alegría por las viviendas de
los Sacerdotes. Nuestro supervisor de mantenimiento, Mark Ince, todos los días nos recuerda que somos bendecidos, y él es también una bendición. Estamos agraciados por la presencia de los muchos que ayudan a mantener el orden y por los voluntarios que
sirven de muchas maneras.
El Padre Scott y yo también quisiéramos darles las gracias a todos ustedes que profesan su fe en la comunidad. El don de la fe es
tremendo. Agradecemos a todos los que trajeron regalos de sus hogares y comida a nuestro hogar. Los regalos monetarios son muy
apreciados. Sus palabras de aliento recorren un largo camino, para recordarnos que hacemos esto por Aquel al que servimos, Quien
nos amó primero. Haremos nuestro mejor esfuerzo para dejar que nuestro fiel servicio sea nuestra acción de gracias a Dios y a ustedes.
En Jesús,
Padre Mike
Guadalupanas
- Estudio Bíblico Comience este nuevo año
estudiando las lecturas
dominicales.
Se usa el libro
Pan de Vida
Junta - Mañana,
7 de enero a las 6PM en la
biblioteca de la escuela,
ubicada en el primer piso de
Kemper Hall.
Los invitamos, este
viernes a las 7PM en
el cuarto de
chimenea, que se
ubica en el Centro Social.
Llame a Norma Sánchez para
mas información, 830.285.2464
Vía Crucis
Habrá una junta el
jueves, 7 de enero a las 7PM
Reunión - Mañana
7 de enero, 2016
en la biblioteca de la escuela,
ubicada en el primer piso de
Kemper Hall.
Esta junta es para TODOS los
que se apuntaron para
representar a un personaje
en el Vía Crucis.
Preguntas? Llame al
830.896.4233
YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWS
MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL
Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA
January 3, 2016
Reminder
RECORDATORIO
First Eucharist Workshop
Who: Parents & their children
preparing for 1st Eucharist
When: Sat. Jan 23, 2016
Where: Social Center
Time: 8:00 – 11:30am
Taller de Primera Eucaristia
Quien: Padres e hijos/as
NO children will be allowed in
parent sessions. The Nursery is
available free of charge. PLEASE
CALL to reserve a spot for your
child.
Calendar
Sun
Mon
Wed
Sun
Jan 3
Jan 4
Jan 6
Jan 10
Mon
Wed
Jan 11
Jan 13
Sun
Jan 17
Mon
Wed
Jan 18
Jan 20
Sat
Jan 23
NO YFM SESSIONS
CGS Sessions Resume
YFM Sessions Resume
Good Shepherd 9-10:30 am
LifeTeen 6 pm
Good Shepherd 5 pm
Good Shepherd 5 pm
Children’s Faith Formation 5:15 pm
EDGE 5:30 pm & Confirmation 7 pm
Good Shepherd 9-10:30 am
LifeTeen 6 pm
Good Shepherd 5 pm
Good Shepherd 5 pm
Children’s Faith Formation 5:15 pm
EDGE 5:30 pm & Confirmation 7 pm
First Eucharist Workshop 8:30 am
IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID YOUR 2015-2016
REGISTRATION FEE PLEASE COME BY THE YFM
OFFICE:
1 Child
$25
2 Children
$40
3+ Children
$60
preparándose para la Primera
Eucaristía
Cuando: 23 de enero del 2016
Donde: En el Centro Social
Hora: 8:00 - 11:30am
NO se permitirá niños en las
sesiones de padres. El cuarto
de niños estará disponible. Este
servicio es gratis. Es necesario
llamar para apartar un lugar.
Calendario
domingo 3 de enero NO HABRA SESIONES
lunes 4 de enero
Buen Pastor 5 pm
miércoles 6 de enero Buen Pastor 5 pm
Formación para niños y jóvenes 5:15 pm
Confirmación para jóvenes 7-8:30 pm
domingo 10 de enero Buen Pastor 9-10:30 am
LifeTeen 6 pm
lunes 11 de enero
Buen Pastor 5 pm
miércoles 13 de enero Buen Pastor 5 pm
Formación para niños y jóvenes 5:15 pm
Confirmación para jóvenes 7-8:30 pm
domingo 17 de enero Buen Pastor 9-10:30 am
LifeTeen 6 pm
lunes 18 de enero
Buen Pastor 5 pm
miércoles 20 de enero Buen Pastor 5 pm
Formación para niños y jóvenes 5:15 pm
Confirmación para jóvenes 7-8:30 pm
Sábado 23 de enero Taller de Primera Eucaristía 8:30 am
Si no ha pagado la matriculación para año 2015-2016,
favor de venir a la oficina de juventud y familia:
1 Niño $25
2 Niños $40
3+ Niños $60
January 3, 2016
Archdiocese of San Antonio
Youth Spectacular 2016
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DEEP WATERS
February 6, 2016
St. Mary’s University | 9:00am - 6:00pm
A full day of fun, music, great speakers and prayer
Open to all 7th-12th grade students
Cost: $30 - includes transportation, lunch and shirt
Call the YFM Office to register!
Special Guests:
Archidiócesis de San Antonio
Súper Espectacular Juventud 2016
Aguas Profundas
06 de febrero de 2016
Universidad de St. Mary’s | 9:00 am – 6pm
Un día completo de diversión, música, presentadores reconocidos y oración
Abierto a todos los estudiantes de grado de 7°-12°
costo: $30, incluye transporte, almuerzo y playera
Llame a la oficina del Ministerio juvenil y de familias para registrarse!
¡Un evento requerido para las Quinceañeras!