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BASILICA
THE LITTLE FLOWER
OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF
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).
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 17, 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
The Little Flower Gift Shop
7:30am, 9:00am (Español), 11:00am, 1:00pm,
6:30pm (Español). (Discalced Carmelite Nuns at 7am) The Little Flower Gift Shop is having a 40% off sale on
all Christmas items except on books and candles.
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
(210) 736-3889
Monday ~ Friday: 12:00pm & 5:30pm
(Discalced Carmelite Nuns at 7:00am)
CALLING ALL YOUTH!
Saturday: 8:00am & 5:30pm (Vigil)
Youth Mass—First Sunday of each month.
(Discalced Carmelite Nuns at 7:00am)
This an open invitation to anyone young and young at
SPECIAL MASSES
heart who would like to join our new music group.
Tuesday: 5:30pm Carmelite Community Mass
Our rehearsals are Saturday’s at 10am in the church
Thursday: 9:00am Little Flower School Mass
If you are interested or need more information,
1st Friday: 5:30pm Mass for the Sick
please call Willie Barrera at (210) 883-6013.
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.
VISITING THE SICK
Call the parish office.
On January 22 our nation will mark the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that
made abortion legal throughout the U.S.
Since that tragic decision, more than 56 million children's lives have been lost to abortion, and many suffer that loss -- often in silence.
BAPTISMS ~ BAUTISMOS
English: Second Sunday of the month
Spanish: Third Sunday of the month
For more information: www.littleflowerbasilica.org
Join thousands of Catholics across the country in
prayer for a Culture of Life from Saturday, January
16, 2016 - Sunday, January 24, 2016.
WEDDINGS~ BODAS
At least six months prior to wedding date. View requirements on website: www.littleflowerbasilica.org
Little Flower School
Day of Prayer for the Unborn
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
Archbishop Gustavo invites you to join him on January
24th, 2016 at San Fernando Cathedral for the Archdiocesan Mass for the Legal Protection of the Unborn,
commemorating the lives lost due to the Roe v. Wade
Supreme Court decision. Mass will be celebrated at
12 Noon in the Cathedral. Before Mass, at 11:00am,
you may join the Rosary Procession beginning from the
Main Plaza. Following Mass, at 1:00pm, the San Antonio Pro-Life Community will be gathering in the Main
Plaza for a rally where many engaging speakers will
proclaim the dignity of life. Please join us for this important occasion! For more information, you may contact Seth
Galemore by email at
[email protected] or by
phone at 620.212.3473.
Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Study and Reflection of the Bulla
Misericordiae Vultus
17 de enero de 2016
Little Flower Bible Study
Join us for Bible Study on Wednesdays at 10:00am in the
Pastoral Center, located at 824 Kentucky Ave.
4th Section:
We will be studying the Letter of St.
Wednesday, January 20th - Spanish James, 1st & 2nd Letters of St. Pe(6:30pm-8:00 pm)
ter and the Letter of St. Jude. Clasrd
ses are being led by Fr. Gregory
Saturday, January 23 - English
on the following dates: January 20,
(9:30am-11:00am)
& 27.
Presented by Fr. Luis Gerardo Belmonte-Luna, OCD
Mr. Ezequiel Machado, OCDS
Church Donation Envelopes
Dear parishioners, beginning this year 2016, the envelopes
for your Sunday contribution will be mailed to your address
Prayer of Pope Francis for the Jubilee
on file every three months. We have only mailed envelopes to those who used envelopes in the prior year. If you
Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful are registered and are not using envelopes, it is very imlike the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoev- portant that you do so. If you would like to begin using
er sees you sees Him.
envelopes for your Sunday contribution, please let us know
Show us your face and we will be saved.
so that we may begin mailing them to you.
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.
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.
Vestido Rojo 2016 -
de Todo Corazon
This women’s conference 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 210-810-3085 or
email [email protected]
Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Therese Parish
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
January 18-25, 2016
Collection for the Church in Latin America
Inspires All to "Share Your Faith"
The theme of this year's Week
of Prayer for Christian Unity is
"Called to Proclaim the Mighty
Acts of the Lord." (cf. Peter 2:9).
According to Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute
(GEII). . . , "The theme finds its
origins in the First Letter of Peter.
The relationship between baptism and proclamation, and the
calling shared by all the baptized to proclaim the mighty
acts of the Lord was inspired by two verses from the
First Letter of St Peter." To purchase materials for your
worship community for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, check out GEII on the web. . . !
The annual national Collection for the Church in Latin
America (CLA) will be the weekend of January 23-24.
The 2016 campaign highlights the faith of Latin America and the many opportunities we have to share faith
with them. We also recognize the tremendous benefit
of having our Latin American brothers and sisters in
the Church and the revitalization their fervor brings to
the faith. In addition to offering our help and support
to the Catholics of Latin America, we have much to
learn from them.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops invite you to aid our faithful brothers and sisters in the
Catholic Church of Latinjavascript:return false; America.
Have you downloaded your app today?
To be a visible sign of our faith and service to the
Parish, members are encouraged to attend Mass and
worship together on Saturday, January 23 at 5:30
P.M.
Altar Society News
It was wonderful to see members, family and friends
gather for the Altar Society "Epiphany" luncheon on
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has a history
of over 100 years . . . , in which Christians around the Saturday, January 9, 2016. We had a great time! A
world have taken part in an octave of prayer for visi- Happy New Year to all!
ble Christian unity. By annually observing the WPCU,
Christians move toward the fulfillment of Jesus' prayer The Altar Society will hold their monthly business meeting on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. The
at the Last Supper "that they all may be one." (cf.
John 17:21)
meeting will be held at the Parish Administration Center at 824 Kentucky Ave.
New members are always welcome! Please consider
joining us at Mass and for the meeting to learn more
about the activities that support our Parish.
Thank you and God bless you,
Imelda Garcia, Little Flower Altar Society President
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
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 17, 2016
Lectors /Commentators
Second Collection:
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23
Church Maintenance Fund
5:30pm Rosie Rodriguez, Brenda Villarreal / Sylvia Montoya
SUNDAY, JANAURY 24
January 24th - For the Church in Latin America in
7:30am Rosa Maria Martinez, Alois Iltis / Christine Hammes
9:00am (S) Aracely Alvarez, Cinthia Lazaro / Mauro Martinez
11:00am Randy Christilles, Tony Valek / Richard Cantu
1:00pm Children’s Mass / Jeannette Santos
6:30 pm (S) Hortencia Ortega, Maria Medina / Lucy Torres
Weekly Collection
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23
5:30pm Yvonne Gunderman, Imelda Garcia
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24
7:30am Fernando & Eva Martinez
9:00 am Mary Berumen, Maribel T. Martinez, Mirna Martinez
11:00am Homer & Annie Cadena, Lucy Cantu
1:00pm Isabel Santos, Cynthia Reyes,
6:30 pm (S) Alma Rosa Reyes
Mass Intentions
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 SECOND SUNDAY ON ORDINARY TIME
7:30am +Joe Silva
9:00am +Steve Garcia
11:00am Little Flower Mass Assoc.
1:00pm +Rosario Cadena
6:30pm For Our Parishioners
MONDAY, JANUARY 18 WEEKDAY [2]
12:00pm Poor Souls in Purgatory
5:30pm +Mary Sears
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 WEEKDAY [2]
12:00pm Linda Almaguer - Happy Birthday!
5:30pm Rosalia Zepeda
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 WEEKDAY [2]
12:00pm Poor Souls in Purgatory
5:30pm +Salvador & +Louisa Campos
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 SAINT AGNES
8:30am Little Flower School
12:00pm Guadalupe Flores-Y, OCDS
5:30pm Vocations
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE LEGAL PROTECTION OF
UNBORN CHILDREN
12:00pm Delfina Barocio (Health & Healthy Spirit)
5:30pm +Daniel C. Martiarena
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 BVM / THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
VIGIL
8:00am +Marco Antonio Gonzalez
5:30pm +Mike Munoz
support of priests, sisters, and catechists
January 10, 2016
First Collection:
Church Maintenance Fund:
Candles:
Other:
$ 5,909.25
$ 1,760.11
$
243.50
$
46.00
Total:
$ 7,958.86
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