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St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church
AUGUST 24—AUGUST 30, 2015
The Mass intention book is located in the Parish
Administration Office. Intentions for person(s) may be
entered once per month. Please PRINT CLEARLY!
(Letra de imprenta) Intentions may have to be moved if
it is necessary to change the Mass Schedule.
Monday, August 24:
12noon Martha M. Gonzales
Tuesday, August 25:
8AM: Communion Service
Wednesday, August 26:
6PM: †Seferino Salais
†Leandro Mendoza
Carli Moy—Birthday
†Regina Keller
Thursday, August 27:
8AM: Frankie & Clara
Marie Vajdos
Fernando Ximenez
†Lillie Nuncio
†Dolores Barroso
Friday, August 28:
8AM: Myra M. Martinez
Rosalyn R. Rodriguez
Jesse Martinez
Experanza Prado
†Carmen C. Gonzalez
Saturday, August 29:
6PM †Marjorie Kellner
†John Murray
†Agnes Keller
Octaviano P. Treviño, Jr.
Isabel Johnson
Sunday, August 30:
8AM,10AM (Spanish),
10AM, 12Noon, 6pm Mass
Aida Anguiano
†Rosa De La Garza
†Earl & Margie Page
†Rodney Page
†Ed & Lillian Warzecha
†Gene Warzecha
†Lanny Savoie
†Matilda Kruciak
†Ray G. Rios
†Beatrice Rios
Familia Avella Lara
†Eloisa Ruiz
Rosa Elena Rodriguez
James (Jimmy) Moncivais
READINGS FOR WEEK OF AUG 24—AUG 30, 2015
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51
1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-6; Mt 23:23-26
1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32
1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17; Mt 24:42-51
1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12; Mt 25:1-13
1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Mk 6:17-29
Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15:2-5; Jas 1:17-18
21b-22, 27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
21b-22, 27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
WELCOME! We extend a warm welcome to anyone new
to our parish family & all visitors who celebrate with us
throughout the year. If you would like to join our parish of
St. Margaret Mary, please pick up a registration form in the
parish office during office hours or in the back of the
church. Complete & return the registration form at your
convenience. Thank you.
August 23, 2015
SUNDAY COFFEE (FREE OF CHARGE)
Join us for coffee and fellowship after the
8:00 AM mass in the school cafeteria.
Aug. 23, ACTS Ministry
Aug. 30, No Coffee
Sept. 6, St. MM Men’s Club
REFLECTING ON GOD’S WORD
“If it does not please you to serve the LORD,” Joshua enjoins
the tribes of Israel at Shechem, “decide today whom you will
serve.” And the people answered: “Far be it from us to forsake
the LORD to serve other gods,” going on to name the deeds the
Lord had done for them (Joshua 24:15, 16).
Centuries later, after hearing Jesus call himself bread to be
eaten, descendants of those at Shechem said: “This saying is
hard; who can accept it?” And they “no longer accompanied
him.” Jesus then asked the Twelve if they would leave too.
Simon answered for all: “We have come to believe and are convinced you are the Holy One of God” (John 6:60, 66, 69).
Our response is a simple but weighty Amen (meaning “So be
it”). When the consecrated host is held up, accompanied by
“The Body of Christ,” and the cup offered with “The Blood of
Christ,” we are asked to put our faith on the line and say,
“Amen.”
Has familiarity bred contentment? Are we so used to this mystery that we rarely have a sense of awe or wonder? The first act
of faith is believing that God is present in things as ordinary as
this bread and wine. We believe that the bread and wine are
changed into the Body and Blood of Christ. What is the change
in us that should accompany receiving them?
But of such stuff dreams are made—God’s dream of a family,
loving daughters and sons, gathered around a table to say
“Amen,” then to live Communion in a world of broken bodies,
shed blood, wounded hearts, and crushed spirits. When we say
“Amen” to this mystery, who knows what might happen?
—James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R.
Copyright © 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
COLLECTION AUGUST 15 & 16, 2015: $ 8,273.26
WELCOME TO OUR PARISH FAMILY
Jose & Amber Espinosa
Amado and Gregoria Molina
FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF OUR PARISHIONERS
PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE SCHEDULE OF
PRIESTS CELEBRATING MASS NEXT WEEKEND.
Sat Aug 29:
Sat Aug 29:
Sun Aug 30:
Spanish Mass
St. Catherine
St. M.M.
St .M.M.
5 PM Confessions
6:00 PM
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
12 NOON
6:00 PM
Fr. Jimmy Drennan
Fr. Jimmy Drennan
Fr. Jimmy Drennan
Fr. Jimmy Drennan
Fr. Paul Schloemer
Fr. Paul Schloemer
Fr. Gerald Haby
Come and share your thoughts
Join us to discuss our PASTORAL VISION:
i Encountering Christ
i United as Church
i Sent by the Spirit
With NEW Priorities & Goals
Listening Session
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
6:30 pm—8:30 pm
St. Margaret Mary Activity Center
1314 Fair Ave., San Antonio, TX
August 23, 2015
Parish News
Interested in becoming a
Catechist????
Share your love, knowledge and
joy with children or adults.
For more info
Contact Linda Rubio
532-6309
[email protected]
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SAVE THE DATE!
ARCHDIOCESE OF
SAN ANTONIO
ASSEMBLY
2015
ENCOUNTERING CHRIST
SATURDAY,
NOVEMBER 7, 2015
@ ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY—7AM—10PM
Join us at the Assembly 2015 to experience a
life-changing encounter with our Lord.
VIGIL MASS † FAITH FORMATION † RECONCILIATION † CONCERT
Clergy, religious and laity from across the archdiocese will
assemble with Archbishop Gustavo as missionary disciples of
Jesus Christ.
For more information contact
Griselda Gonzales at 210-73-1653
www.assembly.archsa.org
CCD REGISTRATION
Registration is now ongoing at the
church office and in August after the
8am, 10am, and 12 noon Masses.
To register, pick up a packet at the
church office or register online at:
www.stmmcc.org/register
Please turn in packet with copy of Birth
certificate and Baptism certificate.
ALTAR FLOWERS
A generous donation for altar flowers
has been given in loving memory of
beloved mother and daughter
Rosalinda Davila by her parents
Lupe and Alice Castillo and son
Joshua Fernandez.
If you would like to make a donation for an altar
flowers arrangement in memory of a loved one
or any other occasion, please contact Lupe
Gutierrez at 827-0672.
JOIN US AT THE “COME AND SEE”
TO LEARN ABOUT THE RCIA PROCESS
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2015
FROM 1:15 UNTIL 3:00 PM
IN THE ACTIVITY CENTER
THIS PROCESS IS FOR ADULTS WHO WANT TO BE BAPTIZED, RECEIVE
COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION, AND CHILDREN OVER SEVEN YEARS
OF AGE WHO NEED BAPTISM AND COMMUNION
Is a process to
and learn about
and
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August 23, 2015
CAESAREA / NAZARETH / GALILEE / CANA SEA OF GALILEE / CAPERNAUM
MT. BEATITUDES / MOUNT TABOR / JERICO / BETHLEHEM / JERUSALEM
BETHANY / MASSADA / DEAD SEA
SECOND INFORMATIONAL PILGRIMAGE MEETING
THURSDAY AUGUST 27, 2015– 7:00 P.M. AT THE ACTIVITY CENTER
ST. MARGARET MARY
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
REGISTRATION FOR THE
2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
CONTINUES. PLEASE CALL THE
SCHOOL OFFICE AT 210-534-6137.
SPANISH PRAYER GROUP
St. Anthony of Padua invites you to pray for
your whole family. Is a member of your family
sick, have problems? Are you sad? Join us in
praise and prayer because only Jesus can help
you.
Meetings every Tuesday from 7 to 9 PM at
St. Catherine Chapel, 2202 Hicks St. For more
information, call Cristina at (210) 268-5466.
August 23, 2015
Parish News
COLLEGE FAIR
Thursday, September 17, 2015
6:00 to 9:00 PM
@ St. Cecelia Catholic Church
125 West Whittier St.
Representatives from over 25 colleges and universities will be on hand to answer all questions
about their admission process and financial aid.
This is a great event for anyone thinking about going
to college, in particular 9th thru 12th graders and
their parents. Getting such information is critical to
not only attending college, but also graduating with a
college degree.
BIBLE STUDY IN SPANISH
What is a Sacrament? Why do we have them?
What is the biblical foundation for them? What
does "living a sacramental life" mean? On Monday, August 24th, we will take a break from our
study of the book of Genesis to explore the answers to these questions in our Bible study in
Spanish. Join us at the Activity Center at 7:00
pm. Bring your Bible if you have one. For questions or comments, contact Hugo Sapien at 210
922 1849 or at [email protected]. Be there!
ENGLISH BIBLE STUDY
We will begin our Bible Study again in September Our first class will be September 9th. We
have class on the second and fourth Wednesdays
of each month. Class will be from 6:30 to 8:30
PM in the Activity Center. We will finish our
study of Romans and then move on to Galatians.
Hopefully we will finish the Letters of St. Paul
by December.
Required books for the study are the Catechism
of the Catholic Church, a Catholic Bible and the
Collegeville Bible Commentary for Galatians
and Romans. You can purchase all the required
materials from Cathedral Church Supplies or
perhaps other Catholic Book stores as well.
If you have questions, please contact Pat
Tarnowski at 532-6413 or by email:
[email protected].
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ST. MM CAPITAL CAMPAIGN LOANS
Loan #1 ($803,228.00) down to $699,500.00 after
08/05/15 payment.
Loan # 2 ($522,000.00) down to $409,000.00 after
07/15/15 payment.
Although the major church renovation is now
complete, our debt to accomplish this project is
still with us. We thank everyone who still continues to make regular donations to the Capital
Campaign. The money we collect in our Capital
Campaign envelopes, which are available in the
back of the church, are used to help pay two
loan payments of a little over $10,000 a month.
Please continue to help with this church expense. We appreciate and thank you for your
support.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
(August 28-29, 2015)
The conference will be held at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in San Antonio. This 14th
annual “Spa for the Soul” includes Mass with
Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-SILLER, outstanding
speakers, Reconciliation, a Eucharistic Healing
Service, and much more! Our society needs the gifts
that only women can bring, and women need to
know their true dignity and femininity as designed
by God. Pick up a brochure, register at
www.CWCSSanAntonio.com or call Pilgrim Center
of Hope (210 521-3377.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
ARCHDIOCESE OF SAN ANTONIO, INC.
Project Cool is providing seniors age 60 and older
with free box fans during the summer months to
alleviate heat.
ALL THE FANS ARE GIVEN TO SENIORS FREE !
To obtain a fan, please bring:
A Valid Photo ID
You may obtain a fan at:
Catholic Charities Guadalupe
Community Center
1801 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd
San Antonio, Texas 78207
Monday thru Friday from
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Project Cool ends September 30, 2015.
210-226-6178
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MAY WE INCLUDE IN OUR PRAYERS
Noemi Gonzales
Robert Linn
Minnie Reyna
Erick Cavazos
Ramon Garza
Cristella Barela
John Michael
Azik Martinez
Philip Ledwig
Neena Cortinas
Mason Leibham
Phoenix Martinez
Oscar Martinez
Yolanda Marrett
George Antuna
Joe Ortiz
Kathy Bendele
Tony Rodriguez
Graciela Reyes
Frank Esquivel
Baby Ellie Keen
Albert Mendoza
Betty Fielden
Dora Gonzalez
Jerry Vogel
Petra Aguirre
Elia Cardenas
Aurora Delgado
Dorothy Felux
Jean Phillips
Clara Jackson
M/M Gabriel Soto
Marisela Garza
Mary Juarez
Jennifer Valdez
Balthazar Tejeda
Ida Lynn Defily
Fred Casanova
Clara Lujan
Ruben Garza
Flo & Elmer Keller
Valentina Garcia
Carmen Medrano
Estafana Garza
Deborah Villarreal
Richard Lawson
Ana Garansuay
Ruben Sanchez
Mireyna Flores
Kathy Zigmond
Bea Zigmond
Arnie Francis
Crystal Stone
Rosa Isela Perez
Ricardo Perez
Zeke Kruciak
Mary L. Esquivel
Anita Reyna
Andrew & Tillie Janowski
M/M Tony Martinez
Walter Pesina
Kimberly Smith
Rafaela Morlandt
Deanna Wolff
Michael Steven Casanova
Eddie Sanchez
Sandra Reyes
Samantha Stewart
Michael & Lorena Gamez
Ava Graham
Isabel Nuncio
Erica April Gutierrez
M/M Santana Velasquez
James Oliva
Tina Ruibe
O’Leary & Janie Cortez
Raymond Cortez
Michael Cortez
John & Vi Wagenfehr
Walter Joseph Murray
Mary Jane Juarez
Lupe & Alice Castillo
Pat Sanchez
Joe Martinez
Leslie Garcia
Leonor Arredondo
Note: Names remain on the prayer list for two weeks.
If you or your loved one need to remain for a longer time,
please contact the church office, 532-6309.
SHIELD OF ROSES:
This ministry prays for the reparation of sins of abortion on Saturdays, from 10-11am in the Adoration
Chapel of St. MM Church.
MEMORIAL DONATIONS
Memorial donations are a lasting way to pay tribute
to loved ones. Donor may specify which fund receives their contribution. All of the important events
in our lives, including wedding anniversaries and
quinceañeras may be honored with memorial donations.
ENTHRONEMENT OF THE SACRED HEART
A team of lay ministers and a deacon will visit your
home. Prayers are said with the purpose of consecrating your home and your family to the Sacred
Heart of Jesus. For more information, contact
Robert or Delia Zarate at 648-0567.
LEGION OF MARY
Looking for new members. If interested call
592-7527 or 419-1922. Meetings are held on
Thursdays, 5:30PM at Gevers Hall.
Join the fun on August 23rd at the 133rd annual St.
Louis Day Celebration at Koenig Park in Castroville,
TX.
August 23, 2015
2015 Upcoming Events
Saturday, 8/29/15 Retiro de un dia de la Mujer Samaritana
Thursday, 9/3/15, Women of the Well Spiritual Gathering 7:00 pm
Thurs.-Sun., 9/3-6/15 Men’s English Retreat
*Thursday, 9/10/15 ACTS Core Mtg
Thurs.-Sun., 10/1-4/15 Women’s Spanish Retreat
Thursday, 10/1//15, Women of the Well Spiritual Gathering
*Thursday, 10/8/15 ACTS Core Mtg
Saturday, 10/24/15 School Carnival
Thursday, 11/5/15, Women of the Well Spiritual Gatherin
*Thursday, 11/12/15 ACTS Core Mtg
*Thursday, 12/10/15 ACTS Core Mtg
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
2016 Upcoming Events
*Thursday, 1/7/16 ACTS Core Mtg
*Thurs-Sun. 2/4-7/16 Men’s Spanish Retreat
*Thursday, 2/11/16 ACTS Core Mtg
*Thursday, 3/10/16 ACTS Core Mtg
*Thursday, 4/14/16 ACTS Core Mtg
*Thursday, 5/12/16 ACTS Core Mtg
*Thurs-Sun, 5/19-22/16 Women English Retreat
*Thursday, 6/9/16 ACTS Core Mtg
*Thurs-Sun, 7/21-24/16 Teen ACTS Retreat
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
Express your Love & Support your Parish
Memorial ads are available for your Church Bulletin.
For all the details call your Church Office or your
bulletin provider Howard Merritt at (210) 310-6932.
Archbishop’s Appeal 2015
For those who have not yet contributed to the
Archbishop’s Appeal, please reflect upon the importance of your charitable involvement and prayerfully
consider making a gift to the Appeal to help our parish and the Archdiocese meet their goal and be able
to fund the very important work carried out by the
many ministries supported by the Appeal. To learn
more about the impact of our support to the appeal,
visit www.archsaapeal.org. Archbishop Appeal
goal is $4,500,000.Total parish goal is $ 32,600.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
FOR SCOUTING IN CUB SCOUT PACK-177
AND BOY SCOUT TROOP 177
OF ST. MARGARET MARY
Tiger Scouts —1st –4th Grade
Cub Scouts —5th Grade
Boy Scouts —11 years to 18 years
Contact: Cubs—Mrs. Dorothy Graschel (210) 872-6761
Boy Scouts—Mr. Manuel Gradillas (210) 532-2763
MEALS ON WHEELS NOTICE
Clean plastic bags are needed
for Meals on Wheels.
August 23, 2015
Parish News
Clases de Doctrina en Español
Clases Comienzan el
Domingo 13 de Septiembre
5 a 18 años
3 maneras de inscribirse
Oficina de la Iglesia Lunes a Viernes
8:00 AM—5:00 PM
www.stmmcc.org/register
Después de Misas durante el mes de Agosto
Costo de Inscribirse:
$50 primer niño
$20 cada niño adicional
Clases comienzan con Misa de 10:00 AM y
clase después hasta 12:45 PM
Estas interesada en ser Catequista???
Comunicarse con Linda Rubio o Luis
Garcia al 532-6309 para más detalles.
ESTUDIO DE LA BIBLIA EN ESPAÑOL
¿Qué es un sacramento? ¿Por qué los tenemos?
¿Cuál es el fundamento bíblico para los sacramentos? ¿Qué quiere decir vivir una vida sacramental?
Este lunes 24 de agosto haremos una pausa a
nuestro estudio de Génesis para explorar las respuestas a estas preguntas en nuestro estudio de la
Biblia en español. Los esperamos en el Centro de
Actividades (Activity Center) a las 7:00 pm. Traigan
su Biblia si la tienen. Para preguntas o comentarios,
dirigirse a Hugo Sapién al 210 922 1849 o a [email protected] por correo electrónico.
¡Los esperamos!
Congreso de Familias y Congreso de los Niños
“Camino al Encuentro”
1er Picnic Annual Familiar
Agosto 29, 2015 —Nueva Propiedad de Guadalupe
de Helotes, 11762 FM 1560 Helotes, TX 78023
Puertas abren a las 8:00 AM. Entrada Gratis
Ven con toda la Familia
Juegos, concursos y actividades familiaes, conferencias, comida, musica, Santa Misa confesiones,
adoración y mucha diversion para toda la familia.
www,VirgendeGuadalupe1380.com
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GRUPO DE ORACIÒN EN ESPAÑOL
San Antonio de Padua le invita a orar por toda su
Familia. Nos reunimos cada martes de 7 a 9 de la
noche en la capilla de Santa Catarina en el 2202
De la calle Hicks. Para más información llame a
Cristina al 210 268 5466.
PRÉSTAMOS DEL CAMPAÑA CAPITAL
DE ST. MARGARET MARY
Préstamo no 1 ($803,228.00 ) abajo a
$699,500.00 después del pago de 08/05/15.
Préstamo no 2 ($522,000.00 ) abajo a
$409,000.00 después del pago de 07/15/15.
A pesar de que la iglesia ya está completa,
nuestra deuda a realizar ese proyecto está todavía con nosotros. Damos las gracias a todos
aquellos que todavía siguen haciendo donaciones a la Campaña Capital. El dinero que obtenemos en nuestra campaña de recaudación de
capital en los sobres, que están disponibles en
la parte posterior de la iglesia, se utilizan para
ayudar a pagar los dos pagos de préstamo de
un poco más de $10,000 al mes. Por favor, continúa ayudando con este gasto de la iglesia.
Apreciamos y le agradecemos su apoyo.
RETIRO DE UN DIA DE LA MUJER SAMARITANA
PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN POR FAVOR LLAME A:
DORA REVELES 210 394 8565
MAGDA TORRES 210 7810393